KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the arrangements for celebration of annual Kheer Bhawani Mela at Tikker Kupwara. A threadbare discussion was held on availability of power and water supply, health care facilities, security and sanitation, essential commodities and other arrangements to ensure smooth celebration of the Mela Kheer Bhawani by the devotees.

DC directed the concerned departments for making necessary arrangements for uninterrupted power and drinking water supplies, transport, security, ration, medical facilities, sanitation in and around the temple and other arrangements. Municipal Committee Kupwara was directed to ensure proper sanitation within the premises as well as approaching road stretch of the temple at Tikker. FCS&CA was directed to ensure availability of all essential commodities for the devotees at the venue.

DC directed the officers to ensure that all requisite arrangements are put in place well in advance for the devotees who are visiting to pay obeisance, and to work in close coordination to ensure smooth conduct of the mela. ADC was designated as Nodal Officer for ensuring the arrangements at the venue and shall liaise with the concerned Ashtapan Committee. He was also directed to visit the Temple along with concerned officers for inspection of the arrangements made there. The meeting was attended by ADC Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad; Tehsildar Kupwara, besides, Engineers from PDD, PHE and R&B.

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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