KISHTWAR: A meeting to review the arrangements for the Hajj Pilgrimage 2025 was held today under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Pawan Kotwal. The Hajj Incharge apprised the ADC that a total of 33 pilgrims from District Kishtwar will be undertaking the Hajj pilgrimage this year. The pilgrims are scheduled to depart from Kishtwar to Hajj House Srinagar on May 12, 2025.

The meeting deliberated on various logistical and administrative aspects related to the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage. The ADC urged the Police Authorities to ensure adequate security arrangements for the pilgrims. It was informed that vaccination for the pilgrims is scheduled from April 20, 2025 to April 25, 2025.

The Chief Medical Officer was directed to provide an ambulance along with a doctor to accompany the pilgrims to the Hajj House Srinagar. The ADC also reviewed other necessary arrangements including currency exchange facilities, transportation, and boarding arrangements at Islamia Faridia School.

The ADC emphasized coordinated efforts among all departments to ensure hassle-free and safe travel for the pilgrims. The meeting was attended by ACR Idrees Lone; SDM Chatroo Nayeem Ur Rahman; Dy. Registrar Cooperative Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal; Tehsildar Nirbhay Sharma; Dy. SP Headquarters Dr. Ishan Gupta; Hajj Incharge, members of the Hajj Committee and officials from banks and other concerned departments.

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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