UDHAMPUR: To discuss the arrangements for the smooth conduct of Historic Jadsarkote mela which is commencing from June 25 2025, the Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai today convened a meeting of officers of various departments, here in the Mini Conference Hall DC Office Complex. Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh, Chief Medical Officer, Executive Engineer Jal Shakti, Executive Engineer JPDCL and other senior officers besides representatives of the mela committee attended the meeting.

Detailed discussions were held on the arrangements for security, sanitation, health care, transport, traffic management, drinking water and power supply, Installation of departmental stalls, maintenance of road, checking of rates etc.

The DC directed all the departments to work in coordination to finalize the necessary arrangements well before the commencement of the mela. She urged the local mela Committee members to extend full support to make the mela a grand success as public participation is of great importance in promoting tourism and economy of the area.

Executive Engineer PHE was asked to make adequate arrangements regarding drinking water supply at the mela site while Xen PDD was directed to provide uninterrupted power supply during the mela days. The Chief Medical Officer was directed to deploy a team of doctors at the venue. Similarly, the meeting discussed the deployment of security personnel by the Police Department for the  mela days. 

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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