JAMMU: St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Prem Nagar organized Good Friday Procession on Friday celebrating the suffering and death of Jesus on the Cross following the gracious tradition of the Catholic Church.

The procession began from Candle Church Chowk at Christian Colony, via Shaheedi Chowk, Residency Road and Vivekanand Chowk the sorrowful enactment and prayerful journey on knees reached St. Peter’s Catholic Church through Jogi Gate Road.

The Annual commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ by the parish faithful depicted the suffering of Jesus through the streets of Jerusalem to Calvary hills. A large number of the faithful participated in the procession dressed in a sorrowful manner, recalling crowds of Jerusalem. As the procession reached the Church, there was a Good Friday service which was conducted by the priests of the community.

Good Friday holds a very important place in the devotions of Christians who make conscious efforts to follow the first Christian community of Jerusalem to suffer with Jesus and offer pains and difficulties for the good of others like Jesus who offered his life on the Cross for the salvation of the entire mankind. 

The procession was organized with the supportive help and collaboration of the Police, Traffic and Municipal forces. The onlookers too joined in the suffering of Jesus by their empathetic participation.

The Catholic Church of Premnagar thanked all the people who helped for the smooth-functioning of the event and participated in the same with faith and devotion. May Jesus’ life-giving values help our society and city to grow into a peaceful and harmonious always.

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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