SRINAGAR: On the directions of the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Srinagar, Dr. Khalid Hussain Malik on Saturday visited Sharika Devi Temple in the District to oversee arrangements being made on the eve of Navreh, a festival celebrated on new Year as per Hindu calendar and beginning of Navratra celebrations.

During his visit, the ADC was accompanied by the members of Kashmir Pandit community and senior Officers from District Administration. At Sharika Devi Temple atop Hari Parbat, Badamwari the ADC took a detailed stock of the arrangements being made for the devotees. While interacting with the management Committee of the Sharika Devi Temple, the ADC took first hand appraisal of the arrangements made available at the venue to facilitate the visiting devotees particularly on the occasion of Navratra.

The ADC gave on spot directions to the PDD and PHE Departments to ensure uninterrupted supplies of Power and water. He also instructed Health Department to ensure health facilities at the Temple on the festival eve. Similarly, SMC authorities were asked to deploy sufficient personnel for sanitation and cleaning measures at both the venues.

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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