SAMBA: Member Legislative Assembly Ramgarh Dr. Davinder Kumar Manyal and Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma today   reviewed the preparations for the annual Baba Chamliyal Mela, scheduled to be held on June 26 at the revered Baba Chamliyal shrine. The arrangements discussed included security, traffic management, emergency services, provision of healthcare and lighting. The meeting decided to establish a control room to assist pilgrims and ensure interdepartmental coordination.

The Deputy Commissioner instructed the concerned departments to repair potholes on approach roads to avoid inconvenience to the devotees. The Police and Transport Departments were asked to identify parking spaces and install signage to guide the visiting pilgrims. The Transport Department was also asked to ensure adequate transportation facilities for yatris.

The PHE Department was directed to ensure an uninterrupted supply of drinking water, supplemented by additional tankers, while the PDD was asked to ensure constant power supply. The Tourism Department was asked to install informative hoardings and banners to guide and inform visitors. A monitoring committee was constituted to oversee the quality and pricing of food items. The meeting was attended by SSP Samba, GM DIC, XENs of various departments, SDM, Tehsildar, officials from the civil administration and local representatives.

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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