BANDIPORA: In preparation for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri convened a comprehensive review meeting on Wednesday at the office of Executive Engineer, Mechanical Irrigation Division Shadipora. On the occasion, DC stressed the importance of proactive planning, timely execution, and collaborative efforts by all departments to provide seamless services and ensure the safety and comfort of the pilgrims.

He took a detailed review of the facilities including transportation, health care services, sanitation, drinking water supply, traffic regulation, and security deployment along the Yatra route. DC directed concerned officers to remain in a state of readiness and ensure that all necessary arrangements including manpower, logistics, equipment, and contingency plans are put in place well in advance to avoid any challenges and to ensure the smooth conduct of the Yatra.

The meeting was aimed at finalizing necessary arrangements and ensuring inter-departmental coordination for the smooth conduct of the Yatra. Qadri reaffirmed the district administration’s commitment to ensuring a safe, well-managed and spiritually fulfilling yatra experience for all devotees. Later, DC conducted on-site inspection of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board’s Shadipora Transit Camp to review the ongoing works at the site and directed concerned officers to ensure timely completion of all infrastructure projects aimed at improving facilities for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims.

Among others, the meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Zaffar Husson Shawl; Commandant 45 BN CRPF, SDM Sumbal, Project Director NH-1 Srinagar, Chief Medical Officer Bandipora, Executive Engineers from PDD, PHE, and R&B, Tehsildar Sumbal, SDPO Sumbal, BDO Sumbal, AD F&ES, EO MC Sumbal, while Deputy CEO Shrine Board (SANJY) attended the meeting virtually.

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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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