SRINAGAR: Director Tourism kashmir, Syed Qamar Sajjad today conducted a surprise visit to the Tourist Reception Centre, Nowgam Srinagar to oversee facilities for the general tourists including Yartis of upcoming Shri Amaranth ji Yatra 2026. Joint Director Tourism kashmir, Waseem Raja and AD Tourism, Nisar Ahmed accompanied the Director during the on spot appraisal visit. 

The Director took a detailed tour of the Tourism estate cum Facilitation Centre and reviewed the various facilities available for tourists and yartis arriving in Srinagar via trains. He issued on spot instructions to concerned officers to ensure every facility and convenience to the incoming tourists and yatris at Nowgam. Special directions were given on account of immediate establishment of Information cum Facilitation Counter at the entrance of the TRC Nowgam for tourists and pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra so that they receive proper information and guidance about various tourism related facilities and services  available across the valley. 

The Director enjoined upon the recreation wing of the Directorate to ensure proper upkeep of the Climbing Wall at the TRC and organise tournaments for the youth in the coming days and make it a regular feature henceforth.

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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