RAJOURI: District Development Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma on Tuesday chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for the Mahashivratri festival scheduled to be held at the revered holy Shiv Khori Shrine in Ransoo. The DC took a thorough review of the arrangements to facilitate the devotees arriving at Ransoo on the auspicious occasion.  

The District Administration has made special transportation arrangements to assist pilgrims traveling from Shiv Khori to Kalakote and adjoining areas. The initiative aims to provide seamless travel facility to devotees returning after offering prayers at the holy shrine. To enhance awareness and guidance, the Additional Director Tourism was directed to install flex hoardings at key locations, ensuring better information dissemination regarding routes, facilities and important instructions for visitors.

Additionally, the Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs) have been assigned the task of coordinating and facilitating the transit arrangements to ensure hassle-free movement of pilgrims. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tourism has also been instructed to make necessary provisions for accommodating tourists who wish to explore Rajouri after participating in the Mahashivratri celebrations. Special assistance will be provided to visitors to promote tourism in the region.

The District Administration is committed to ensuring a well-organized and comfortable pilgrimage experience for devotees and will continue to monitor the arrangements throughout the event.

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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