RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma and Senior Superintendent of Police, Gaurav Sikarwar today jointly chaired a review meeting at the revered Shahdara Sharief Shrine to finalize arrangements for the upcoming Annual Urs of Hazrat Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah (RA), scheduled to be observed on 5th and 6th July 2025.

The meeting focused on ensuring seamless arrangements for the thousands of devotees expected to arrive from different parts of the country to pay obeisance at the shrine. A comprehensive review was held on key components including transport and traffic regulation, power supply, drinking water, sanitation, security deployment and other necessary facilities to facilitate a smooth and spiritually enriching experience for the pilgrims.

The Deputy Commissioner directed concerned departments to work in close coordination and ensure round-the-clock availability of essential services. He emphasized the need for cleanliness in and around the shrine premises, timely garbage clearance, uninterrupted power supply and installation of adequate drinking water points. He also stressed on crowd management measures and adequate signage for the convenience of the devotees.

The SSP took stock of the security and traffic management plan. He instructed the deployment of sufficient police personnel to regulate vehicular movement and maintain law and order during the event. The DC urged all stakeholders to work in synergy to ensure that the Annual Urs is celebrated peacefully, with proper facilities and security arrangements in place for all attendees.

The meeting was attended by SDM Thanamandi Abid Hussain, SDPO Thanamandi, ACD Rajouri Auqil Naveed, Administrator Waqf Rajouri Qayoom Mir, Tehsildar Thanamandi, Executive Engineers of PDD, PHE and other district and sectoral officers.

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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