KATRA: Shri JP Nadda, Hon'ble Union Minister for Health, Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India visited the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and paid obeisance at the sanctum sanctorum.

He was accompanied by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for S & T and Earth Sciences. Upon their arrival at Katra, the base camp of the Shrine, the dignitaries were received by Shri Anshul Garg, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.

The CEO briefed the Union Ministers about the various initiatives undertaken by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor, JK-UT, Shri Manoj Sinha, including the upcoming Medical College being set up at Kakryal.

The CEO highlighted the Board's efforts to upgrade and expand the existing infrastructure with the aim of providing enhanced facilities and services to the ever-increasing number of pilgrims visiting the Holy Shrine.

Shri JP Nadda expressed his deep appreciation for the endeavors of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board aimed at facilitating the journey and holy Darshans of the pilgrims. He commended the Board's commitment to ensuring a smooth, safe and spiritual experience for all devotees visiting the Shrine.

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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