BHADERWAH: The second day of the Baisakhi festival was celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion here with meals organised at several places across the subdivision. A large number of devotees visited temples to offer prayers.

ADC Sunil Kumar Bhutyal, visited various mela sites including Tesna Ganesh Temple and Bount Nag Temple at Bounta Gutasa to attend the celebrations. He was accompanied by the CEO BDA, Tehsildar, AO BDA and representatives from different departments. The Baisakhi melas attracted a significant gathering of locals and visitors.

The sub-division administration has made all necessary arrangements to ensure smooth celebrations. These included proper security, uninterrupted water and power supply, traffic management, cleanliness of lanes and drains, functioning street lights, medical facilities and proper maintenance of roads. Clearance of landslides and road slips was also ensured for the safety and convenience of the public. The coordinated efforts of the administration ensured that the festival was celebrated peacefully and successfully.

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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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