DODA: Police Station Dessa successfully organized Thana Diwas at Gai Dessa, drawing participation from hundreds of local residents. The event was graced by the Chief Guest Senior Superintendent of Police Sandeep Mehta and the Guest of Honour, Commanding Officer CO 10RR Doda. The guests were welcomed by the Incharge of the Model E-Governance Centre, GP Gai Dessa Hiteshwar Thakur. DSP OP Vishal Manhas and other police officials were also present at the event.

Hiteshwar Thakur, representing the civil society of Dessa, raised several key public issues during the interaction. These included the urgent need for a mobile tower in Gai Dessa, blacktopping of the Gai Bus Stand, and construction of a Defense Road from Gai to Chandraini Rudhra Ganga via Urad-Baggi Dessa — to connect 36 high-altitude meadows. He also highlighted the need for installing CCTV cameras at local Government Higher Secondary School and J&K Bank to curb thefts, along with the development of a sports ground at Sheeti Gai Dessa, for which a DPR has already been submitted to the DC Office Doda.

The event witnessed active participation from prominent local figures, including Jagdish Chander (Ex-Sarpanch Dessa), Mohd Sikander (Retd. Forest Guard), Ex-Sarpanch Manjmi Dharosh, as well as enthusiastic youth, senior citizens, Numberdars, and Chowkidars of Dessa. The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Vishal Kumar, SHO PS Dessa. The event served as a valuable platform for direct dialogue between the public and the police, fostering trust and enabling authorities to take note of genuine community concerns.

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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