DODA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda, Harvinder Singh along with Chairman District Development Council (DDC), Doda, Dhananter Singh Kotwal today visited the historic Gupt Ganga Cave Shrine at Bhaderwah to review the condition of the site and assess the need for repairs and development works.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner and the DDC Chairman inspected the existing infrastructure and interacted with the local residents and devotees, who raised various demands, seeking repair, maintenance and improvement of amenities around the religious site.

The DDC chairman and DC gave patient hearing to the issues projected by the public and assured them that genuine demands would be examined and addressed on priority in coordination with the concerned departments.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of preserving religious and heritage sites and directed the concerned officers to prepare a detailed assessment report for necessary repair and restoration works. He also stressed timely execution of works to facilitate pilgrims and local visitors. The visit was accompanied by the Chief Planning Officer, Executive Officer Municipal Committee Bhaderwah and other concerned officers, who were instructed to take necessary follow-up action as per directions issued on the spot.

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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