• Assures smooth arrangements for annual Urs

POONCH: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner  Vikas Kundal, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Mohammad Sayeed and Assistant Commissioner Panchayat Rakesh Sharma today visited the sacred Ziyarat of Hazrat Sain Baba Miran Baksh (R.A) at Kopra Guntrian, to assess provision of civic amenities ahead of Annual Urs.

The officers offered du’a at the shrine and reviewed the arrangements put in place for the annual religious gathering. Their visit aimed to ensure that the devotees arriving to pay their respects could do so in a peaceful, clean, and well-managed environment. Accompanying the officers were Tehsildar Haveli and Block Development Officer NSSB, who also assessed the on ground preparations and extended departmental support where required.

The team took a comprehensive review of various facilities including crowd control, traffic regulation, public convenience, and overall sanitation. Special emphasis has been placed on maintaining hygiene and ensuring the availability of basic civic amenities in coordination with multiple departments.

Under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal, the District Administration has extended support to make the Urs congregation smooth and dignified. Adequate security arrangements and deployment of staff have been ensured for the comfort and safety of the devotees.

The visiting officers also interacted with members of the local community and devotees, assuring them that the administration has continued commitment to facilitating religious events with respect and efficiency.

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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