POONCH: The 25th Mahaan Gurmat Samagam, a month-long spiritual journey rooted in the timeless teachings of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji concluded with deep devotion and humility at Gurdwara Yaadgar Sant Bhai Bahadur Singh Ji Dehri Sahib, Dharamsal Khari, nestled near the Zero Line at Chakkan Da Bagh in district Poonch.

MLA  Haveli, Aijaz Jan, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, Senior  Superintendent of Police, Shafkat Hussain, Additional DDC Mr Pankaj Magotra, Lt Col Mandeep Singh 10 Bdg, CO 6 Madras,  CO BRO / GREF, Tehsildar Haveli and other officers from defence forces, whose presence symbolized communal harmony and shared reverence.

The Samagam saw the blessed presence of Singh Sahib Gyani Harmiter Singh, esteemed religious preacher from Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar and Hazoori Raagi Bhai Sandeep Singh, whose divine kirtan filled the atmosphere with spiritual bliss.

The Samagam resonated with soul-stirring kirtan by Bhai Sandeep Singh supported by local raagis and parcharaks, who shared the timeless messages of Gurmat with heartfelt devotion. A special 12-day spiritual camp for children was also organized, nurturing the next generation with moral, spiritual and cultural values.

A special Ardas (prayer) was solemnly offered in remembrance of the innocent lives lost in recent shelling incidents, seeking peace for the departed souls and strength for their families. The Gurdwara Management Committee extended heartfelt thanks to Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Sangat, district administration, Army authorities and all volunteers whose tireless support ensured the success of the Samagam.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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