KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma chaired a meeting today in the DC Office Complex to finalise arrangements for the upcoming Shri Krishna Janamashtami and Shoba Yatra. The meeting was attended by SSP Kishtwar Naresh Singh, district officers, and representatives from Sanatan Dharma Sabha Kishtwar.

The Deputy Commissioner directed departments to ensure adequate arrangements for security, sanitation, medical facilities, drinking water and other essential amenities. SSP Kishtwar apprised the meeting of the elaborate security measures, including the deployment of additional security personnel along the Shoba Yatra route.

The Deputy Commissioner also emphasised the need for a traffic management plan with alternate routes for diversions to ensure a smooth passage for the procession. Authorities were instructed to repair streetlights and hotspots in the town to prevent inconvenience to the public.

PHE and PDD authorities were directed to provide uninterrupted water and electricity supply during the festival, with water tankers arranged at identified locations. Tehsildar Kishtwar, SHO Kishtwar and EO of the Municipal Council Kishtwar were tasked with conducting market checks with enforcement teams to monitor overcharging and food quality.

The concerned authorities were also directed to clear and repair roads along the procession route. Fire and Emergency authorities were asked to remain prepared to handle any eventuality. CMO Kishtwar was instructed to deploy an ambulance and medical staff with first aid facilities during the processions.

Representatives of religious organisations and trusts submitted details of areas requiring assistance from the district administration and police and offered suggestions for a smooth celebration of the festival.

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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