UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of officers from the line departments to review preparedness and arrangements for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh along with district officers from concerned departments.

Detailed discussions were held regarding the arrangements along the Yatra route from Tikri to Chenani. The issues deliberated upon included security arrangements, provision of safe drinking water, uninterrupted power supply, first-aid and medical facilities, sanitation measures, identification of stay locations, installation of temporary toilets, lodging facilities, arrangements for langers, as well as traffic management.

The DC issued necessary directions to the heads of the stakeholder departments to ensure foolproof arrangements well in advance. “All departments must work in close coordination to finalize and implement the required arrangements in a timely manner,” he emphasized. The JPDCL was directed to take measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply along the Yatra route, while Jal Shakti Department was asked to arrange water tankers round the clock for the convenience of the Yatris.

Stressing the importance of sanitation and cleanliness, the DC directed the Municipal Council to make preemptive arrangements for installation of adequate dustbins and deployment of vehicles for the proper disposal of garbage from langer sites and lodgement centres.  

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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.

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