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GANDERBAL: In view of the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2025, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a comprehensive meeting of district officers and stakeholders at Mini Secretariat here to review the status of arrangements and ongoing works along the Baltal route. Officers from all line departments and representatives of key stakeholder agencies including BEACON, BSNL, Jio, and Airtel presented detailed progress reports regarding the preparedness for the Yatra.

The review covered a range of critical areas including physical connectivity, drinking water supply, shelter sheds, medical facilities, disaster risk mitigation, electricity availability, mobile connectivity and registration of ponies and service providers.

Emphasizing the national importance of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, DC underlined the responsibility of the district administration to ensure seamless and safe facilities for the pilgrims. He directed all concerned departments to adhere strictly to timelines and expedite completion of all ongoing works to facilitate hassle-free Yatra services.

With regard to mobile network coverage, DC issued instructions to representatives of Jio, Airtel and BSNL to ensure uninterrupted connectivity at all critical locations, especially along the Baltal-Holy Cave route. He further emphasized the need to make necessary arrangements for the live telecast of the Pratham Puja scheduled on 11th June from the Holy Cave.

Assistant Labour Commissioner was directed to expedite the registration of service providers to ensure availability of adequate manpower for smooth conduct of the Yatra. Among others, meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Syed Fahim Bihaqi; CEO Sonamarg Development Authority; Assistant Commissioner Panchayats; district officers and representatives from BEACON, BSNL, Jio, and Airtel.

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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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