SAMBA: The age-old and spiritually significant Rathkhada Mela was inaugurated today at the revered Shri Narsingh Dev Ji Temple-Ghagwal, marking the commencement of the annual religious festivities with traditional fervour and devotion. Deputy Commissioner, Ayushi Sudan inaugurated the Mela and also inspected the arrangements put in place for the devotees.

Later, the event witnessed the presence of MLA, Surjit Singh Salathia; MLA Vijaypur, Chander Parkash Ganga; MLA Hiranagar, Vijay Kumar Sharma and DDC, Suresh Kumar. The legislators paid obeisance at the temple, took stock of the mela arrangements and interacted with the district administration, local public representatives, members of the Temple Management Committee, volunteers and a large number of devotees.

The inauguration ceremony was also attended by SDM Ghagwal, K.S. Bali; Additional SP, Garu Ram and other officers from the district administration. The Legislators expressed satisfaction over the comprehensive arrangements made for the event, including security, traffic management, sanitation, drinking water supply, health facilities and other essential services. They lauded the coordinated efforts of the administration, temple committee and volunteers in ensuring a smooth, peaceful and well-organized mela.

Volunteers and temple committee members played an active role in assisting devotees and maintaining order, reflecting strong community participation in the successful commencement of the mela.

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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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