• Ensures adequate Facilities, Security Measures for Annual Celebration

POONCH: In a proactive approach to ensure the smooth conduct of the annual Baisakhi festival, Deputy Commissioner   Vikas Kundal, along with concerned officers, visited Shiromani Dera Santpura Nangali Sahib today. The visit included a crucial meeting with Shrimaan Mahant Manjeet Singh Ji to discuss the arrangements needed for the festival.

During the meeting, the members of the management committee of Dera Santpura Nangali raised several important issues seeking adequate provision for drinking water, proper lighting, sanitation, security and a parking facility. They also highlighted the urgent requirement for repairing potholes on the main road leading to Nangali Sahib.

Responding to the demands, the Deputy Commissioner assured the committee that necessary security arrangements would be made and directed the ARTO to ensure organized vehicle parking during the festival. He directed for deployment of water tankers on the day of Baisakhi and instructed the Power Development Department (PDD) and Jal Sahakti to guarantee sufficient power and potable water supply.

Additionally, the Deputy Commissioner called on the Executive Officer of the municipality to repair all non-functional street lights and install additional lights as required. He emphasized the importance of maintaining cleanliness in and around places of worship and areas of congregation. To bolster security, police officials were tasked with ensuring foolproof arrangements during the festival.

Furthermore, the Deputy Commissioner inspected vehicle parking sites. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Tehsildar Haveli, ARTO, XEN PHE, XEN PDD, EO Municipality, XEN PWD (R&B), along with the president of DGPC, the Manager of Nangali Sahib, members of Ramdas Sewa Society, General Secretary DGPC, and other distinguished members of Dera Nangali Sahib.

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.

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