DODA: Additional District Development Commissioner Doda, Pran Singh, convened a meeting to discuss the arrangements for upcoming Kailash Yatra 2024. The meeting was attended by ADC Sudarshan Kumar, ASP Bhaderwah Vinod Kumar, SHO, Tehsildar, Commanding Officer 4RR, 33 Bn CRPF, concerned officers/ officials, and religious heads, including the president of Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Kailash Sewa Sangh Trust and representatives from several Langer committees.

The ADDC emphasized the importance of maintaining cleanliness and environmental sustainability during the yatra. He urged all stakeholders to keep the Langer sites and yatra destinations free from plastic waste.

To ensure this, a coordinated effort between ASP, the Forest Department, BDO, EO MC Bhaderwah, Langer committees, and Sanatan Dharam Sabha Bhaderwah was initiated for the collection and proper disposal of plastic waste before, during, and after the yatra.

Directions were issued during the meeting, including the repair of water supply schemes from Kailash Kund to Hayan, installation of water taps and water tanks at camp sites and tendering process for firewood at various locations.

JPDCL was tasked with repairing and maintaining damaged poles, electric wires and provision of DG sets at Kailash Kund. Infrastructure repairs, including sheds and toilets at Kailash Kund and Hayan, will be carried out by BDA Bhaderwah.

The CMO will provide two stationary medical teams equipped with oxygen cylinders and one mobile medical team to accompany the yatra from the Kellar side. To ensure the safety and security of the yatra participants, ASP Bhaderwah was asked to ensure foolproof security arrangements at Kailash Kund and Hayan.

The ADDC expressed confidence that with proactive collaboration and meticulous planning, the Kailash Yatra 2024 will be conducted smoothly, ensuring the safety, comfort and spiritual fulfillment of all pilgrims.

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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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