KISHTWAR: A three-day Mobile Passport Van Service Camp commenced here today as part of the Public Outreach Programme launched by the Regional Passport Office (RPO) Jammu. The camp was organized in collaboration with the District Administration Kishtwar and under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Pawan Kotwal inaugurated the camp in the presence of Section Officer MEA- GoI Sunil K. Khar and other officers. Interacting with the media, the ADC and the Section Officer from RPO Jammu informed that residents of Kishtwar district availed the facility by booking appointments through the official website — www.passportindia.gov.in

They added that applicants had already selected their slots for the Passport Van Service, which will remain stationed at the DC Office Complex Kishtwar from December 09 to December 11, 2025. The DC, on behalf of the District Administration, appreciated the initiative of RPO Jammu aimed at extending vital services to the residents of Kishtwar. 

Section Officer RPO Jammu informed that similar camps will be organized in other districts of Jammu Province in the coming months to extend passport-related services to citizens residing in remote and far-off areas.

The Mobile Passport Van is fully equipped for biometric enrolment and on-site document verification, ensuring convenience and efficiency for applicants. This citizen-centric initiative is expected to significantly improve accessibility, save time and streamline passport services for residents of remote regions. AD Planning RDD Ashraf Wani, along with other officers and concerned staff of RPO Jammu were present on the occasion.

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.

— Team JK Monitor

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