BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, along with SSP Bandipora, Harmeet Singh Mehta today flagged-off the annual Chota Amarnath Yatra from Sharda Temple, Kaloosa, amid an atmosphere of devotion and communal harmony.

The Yatra, a revered spiritual journey to the Chota Amarnath Holy Cave in Arin-Dardpora, holds deep significance for devotees of Lord Shiva. Pilgrims from across Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country gathered to embark on the sacred pilgrimage, seeking blessings at the holy cave.

A day before the flag-off, DC interacted with members of the Kashmiri Pandit community. She extended her best wishes to the pilgrims for a safe and spiritually fulfilling journey.

District administration, in close coordination with the police and other departments, ensured comprehensive arrangements for the smooth conduct of the Yatra. These included track development up to the Maha Daneshwar Temple, provision of washrooms, langer services, deployment of medical teams, adequate security arrangements, and safe drinking water facilities along the route.

The 15-kilometer Yatra commences from Arin-Dardpora, passing through Shampthan, and culminating at the Chota Amarnath Cave. Adequate security personnel, health camps, and volunteers were stationed throughout the route to facilitate a hassle-free pilgrimage.

Among others, Additional Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Assistant Commissioner Development and Tehsildar Bandipora besides other concerned officers from the district administration, volunteers, and senior citizens of the town were present during the flag-off ceremony.

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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