KISHTWAR: Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) Paddar-Nagseni and Leader of Opposition (LOP) in J&K Assembly, Sunil Kumar Sharma, chaired a meeting to review arrangements for Shri Machail Mata Ji Yatra-2025, commencing from July 25, 2025. At the outset, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma presented a detailed power point presentation on the arrangements made by the district administration.

The meeting was also attended by SSP Naresh Singh, ADDC  Pawan Kotwal and officials of Machail Mata Yatra Cell. After threadbare discussion, the MLA directed EO MC Kishtwar for installation of sufficient mobile toilets at Shri Gori Shankar Mandir Sarkoot. The BDO Paddar was directed to ensure cleanliness and sanitation, especially along Gulabgarh to Machail route.

EO MC was also directed to facilitate proper parking near ITI Kishtwar. He also emphasized proper road maintenance from Kishtwar to Paddar, particularly at Pathernaki landslide-prone area, while directing GREF Authorities and XEN PMGSY to keep standby men and machinery from Gulabgarh to Chishoti route.

Furthermore, the MLA directed for foolproof security, especially in shadow areas, and stationing of SDRF/NDRF teams at vulnerable locations. A technical team from JPDCL will be stationed at Yatri Bhawan Gulabgarh and Machail to address any electricity-related issues. - he directed. SSP and ARTO were directed to explore possibilities for changing the timing of heavy vehicles during the Yatra period to avoid inconvenience to devotees.

The CMO was directed to keep available adequate medicines and doctors at medical booths. DC Kishtwar assured the MLA that the District administration is working tirelessly to put in place all necessary arrangements for the successful conduct of the yatra.

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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