• Reviews Yatra preparations via Baltal route

GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today presided over a significant preparatory meeting at the VC Room, Mini Secretariat Ganderbal, for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025 (SANJY). The meeting focused on reviewing the progress of ongoing works of various departments involved in the arrangements for the Yatra via Baltal route.

A comprehensive review of department-wise action plans, covering key aspects such as sanitation, flood protection measures, lighting arrangements, mobile network connectivity, issuance of RFID cards, registration of service providers and infrastructure development was held. Heads of departments presented detailed updates on the progress of work and preparations underway.

DC stressed the importance of timely completion of works well before the commencement of the yatra to ensure a seamless SANJY-2025. Labour Department was directed to accelerate the registration process of service providers involved in Yatra-related activities. Telecom companies were instructed to ensure complete network connectivity by the end of this month to facilitate communication and digital services during the Yatra.

The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Syed Fahim Bihaqi; ACP, CEO SDA, SDM Kangan, Executive Engineers from various departments, Divisional Forest Officer Sindh Forest Division, and senior officers from line departments involved in the Yatra arrangements.

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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