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JAMMU: Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha (SGRDS), Bahu Fort Jammu celebrated Prakash Utsav of Shri Guru Ravi Dass Maharaj in the premises of Gurudwara Shri Guru Ravi Dass Maharaj Bahu Fort Jammu under the presidentship of Dr Vijay Shivgotra. The students delivered speeches and chanted bhajans. Renowned Singer Sonu Heer presented Krantikari Bhajans.

National renowned Singer Padam Shri Romalo Ram and Saras Bharti sang Bhajans. They were honoured on this occasion. A grand Shobha Yatra was organised by Shri Guru Ravi Dass Vichar Dhara Samiti under the presidentship of Prakash Chand was received by Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha Bahu Fort Jammu. They were given a warm welcome. A cake measuring 4×8 feet was arranged by Vikas Kalsi, Vice President of the Sabha.

Cake cutting ceremony was performed by little girls in presence of chief guest and guest of honours namely Ramesh Angral, DIG, Dr Sunita Bhasin, Associate Professor AIIMS, Amit Bhasi, SSP,, Er RC Bhasin, Convenor Adhoc Committee of All J&K Guru Ravi Dass Sabha (Regd) along with 10 members, Sunita Bangotra, RLBangotra, They were also honoured on this occasion. All those students who took part during Prabhat Pharies were honoured by chief guest and guests of honour. All those lady sewadars who took part in Prabhat Pheries.

While speaking on this occasion Sham Lal Basson General Secretary of Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha Bahu Fort Jammu thanked all those residents of Bahu Fort Jammu who served Langar Prashad to thousands of devotees participated in Shobha Yatra, Prabhat Pheries concluding ceremony, devotees of grand Shobha Yatra concluded at Gurdwara Shri Guru Ravi Dass ji Maharaj Bahu Fort Jammu.

He also appreciated the role played by students, youths and lady sewadars of Bahu fort jammu. Everybody appreciated their role. It is worthwhile to mention here that Vikas Kalsi, Vice President of Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha Bahu Fort Jammu declared that the cost of decoration of Mandir, arrangements of flowers and arrangement of large scale cake will be borne by him till his last breath.

Heavy sound system was arranged by Mangat Kalsi, Manu and Tanu during Prabhat Pheries concluding ceremony, Shobha Yatra concluding and celebration of Prakash Utsav of Shri Guru Ravi Dass Maharaj. Like every Deepmala ceremony was also performed. Sham Basson also appealed to Sangat for Deepmala at their houses.

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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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