BHADERWAH: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC)   Sunil Kumar Bhutyal today chaired a meeting with members of the Hotel Association and other tourism stakeholders to discuss measures for the improvement and promotion of tourism in Bhaderwah.

The meeting was attended by ASP Vinod Sharma, Chief Executive Officer BDA Sanjeev Sharma, Tehsildar Kamalpreet Singh, AO BDA Manit Ganjoo, President Hotel Association Tariq Choudhary, Tourism Travel Trade Association representative, Manish Kotwal, members of Bhaderwah Adventure Tourism Association (BATA) including Vikas Sharma and other stakeholders associated with “Amazing Bhaderwah.”

The meeting discussed Action plan for enhancing tourist facilities, maintaining quality services and ensuring better coordination among departments. The stakeholders highlighted issues related to infrastructure, hospitality standards and tourist management.

The ADC emphasized the need for maintaining transparency and directed the Chief Officer BDA to ensure that a proper rate list of essential commodities is made available to tourists to avoid overcharging. He further instructed the Police Department to ensure proper safety and security arrangements at all tourist destinations.

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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