UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of officers from various line departments to review preparedness for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026. The review covered arrangements along the Yatra route from Tikri to Chenani, including security, safe drinking water, power supply, healthcare, sanitation, lodgement centres, temporary toilets, langar arrangements and traffic management. The DC directed all departmental heads to ensure foolproof arrangements well in advance and stressed close inter-departmental coordination for timely execution.

Department-wise, JPDCL was directed to ensure uninterrupted power supply, Jal Shakti Department to deploy round-the-clock water tankers, the Traffic Department to regulate vehicular movement, CEO Municipal Council to install dustbins and deploy vehicles for scientific waste disposal and the CMO to ensure round-the-clock medical facilities, healthcare personnel and emergency response services. Among those present were Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh and senior officers of the departments concerned.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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