NOWSHERA: Additional Deputy Commissioner Nowshera Pritam Lal Thapa today chaired a meeting at Mangla Mata Mandir to review the arrangements being made for the smooth conduct of the upcoming Durga Ashtami celebrations.

During the meeting, the ADC discussed in detail the requirements related to security, traffic management, drinking water, power supply, sanitation, medical aid and other essential facilities to ensure a hassle-free experience for devotees visiting the shrine. Directions were issued to the concerned departments to put all necessary arrangements in place well in advance.

Later, the ADC convened another meeting to review the preparations for the celebration of Mahanavmi at Mangla Devi Temple. The ADC emphasized close coordination among line departments for effective management of the festival. He also urged officials to ensure cleanliness in and around the temple premises and make adequate provisions for crowd management during the festive days.

The ADC called upon officers and representatives of local committees to work in synergy to facilitate devotees and uphold the sanctity of the religious occasion. Tehsildar Nowshera and other Sub division level Officers attended the meeting and also accompanied him during the visit.

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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