BHADARWAH: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bhadarwah Sunil Kumar Bhutyal convened a meeting at ADC Office Chamber Bhaderwah to address essential arrangements for the upcoming Kailash Yatra-2025. The meeting was attended by Tehsildar Bhadarwah/Bhalla, SDPO Bhadarwah, BDO Bhadarwah/Bhalla, BMO Bhadarwah, President Sanatan Dharam, Kailash Sewa Sangh Trust, Kumar Langer Ganthak Ramtund, Chobia Langer, Hayan Rishi Dal and among others.

During the meeting, ADC Bhadarwah emphasized the importance of maintaining cleanliness and environmental sustainability during the yatra. He urged all stakeholders to keep the Langer sites and yatra destinations free from plastic waste. To ensure this, coordination between Forest Department, BDO, EO MC Bhaderwah, Langer committees and Sanatan Dharam Sabha Bhaderwah has been initiated for the collection and proper disposal of plastic waste before, during and after the conclusion of the yatra.

Several directives were issued, including the repair of water supply schemes at Kailash Kund to Hayan, installation of water taps and water camp at camp sites and the tendering process for firewood at various locations, repair and maintenance work for damaged poles, electric wires and DG sets at Kailash Kund by JPDCL.

Repair of infrastructure including sheds and toilets at Kailash Kund and Hayan by BDA Bhaderwah. Furthermore, BMO will provide two stationary medical teams with doctors equipped with oxygen cylinders and one mobile medical team to accompany the yatra from the Kellar side. To ensure the safety and security of the yatra participants, SDPO, Bhaderwah has been tasked with arranging a security force at Kailash Kund and Hayan.

Repair of infrastructure including sheds and toilets at Kailash Kund and Hayan by BDA Bhaderwah. Furthermore, BMO will provide two stationary medical teams with doctors equipped with oxygen cylinders and one mobile medical team to accompany the yatra from the Kellar side.

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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