UDHAMPUR: Arrangements for the upcoming Kailash Kund Yatra and the three-day historic Baba Sankri Devta Mela, scheduled to commence on AUGUST 19 in Meer village, Block Panchari, were reviewed in a meeting held today. The meeting, chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Prem Singh at the DC Office Complex, was attended by DDC Member Jasvir Singh, ACR Dr Umesh Shan, senior officers and mela committee members.

Detailed discussions were held on security, sanitation, healthcare, transport, traffic management, water and power supply, and price monitoring. ADC Prem Singh stressed early coordination among all departments and encouraged mela committee members to participate actively. Executive Engineers of Jal Shakti and JPDCL were directed to ensure drinking water and uninterrupted power supply. The PMGSY Executive Engineer was assigned road maintenance.

The Chief Medical Officer was instructed to deploy a medical team and ambulance. The District Youth Services and Sports Officer was tasked with organising sports events during the mela. District Police will deploy sufficient personnel and ARTO will provide bus services from various locations. Government departments will set up awareness stalls for public outreach. Tehsildar Panchari has been designated as the Mela Officer, while the Legal Metrology Department will monitor rates and consumable quality in coordination with other 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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