JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh kumar, who is also the Chairman Executive Council of Mubarak Mandi Jammu Heritage Society (MMJHS), today chaired its Executive Council meeting. Commissioner JMC, Executive Director MMJHS, Director Archives, Joint Director Tourism, SE PWD and concerned officers were present.

The meeting discussed different issues and agenda points pertaining to the projects under execution for renovation and preservation of Mubarak Mandi and developing it as a major tourist attraction of Jammu. During the meeting, it was informed that many of the projects like Conservation and Adaptive reuse of Ram Singh’s Queens Palace, Conservation of Darbar Hall, Conservation of Dogra museum are 75% completed.

The Divisional Commissioner directed for speeding up the pace of remaining works being executed under JKIDFC. The participants also deliberated on the possibility of construction of a parking facility for visitors/Tourists of Mubarak Mandi and the general public. The Div Com directed the concerned officials for operationalising the Café in Mubarak Mandi for attracting and facilitating the visitors.

The Div Com further directed for constituting a committee for identifying the activities and projects that can be taken up in the Mubarak Mandi complex under CSR. Discussion was also held on appointing an expert agency for execution of works, strengthening of hill slope along the circular road adjacent to Mubarak Mandi Heritage complex.

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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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