JAMMU: To enhance passenger convenience, special trains are being operated periodically within the Jammu Division, offering improved travel options along with comfortable amenities. Extending these services, a special reserved train—No. 05193/05194—has been introduced between Jammu Tawi and Chhapra.As per the schedule, the special train will complete 15 trips in each direction. Train No. 05194 will run from April 8 to July 15 for a total of 15 trips. It will depart from Jammu Tawi every Wednesday at 01:20 hrs and reach Chhapra on Thursday at 09:15 hrs.

Similarly, Train No. 05193 will operate from April 6 to July 13, also completing 15 trips. It will depart from Chhapra every Monday at 14:12 hrs and arrive at Jammu Tawi on Tuesday at 23:00 hrs.En route, the train will halt at several important stations in both directions, including Kathua, Pathankot Cantt., Jalandhar Cantt., Ludhiana, Ambala Cantt., Yamunanagar Jagadhri, Saharanpur, Roorkee, Laksar, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Sitapur, Gonda, Basti, Gorakhpur, Kaptanganj, Padrauna, Thawe, Dighwa Dubauli, and Chhapra Kacheri.

The train will comprise a mix of Air-Conditioned (AC), Sleeper, and General Class coaches to cater to different categories of passengers.Speaking on the initiative, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal stated that the special train has been introduced in view of the heavy passenger rush. He added that the service will provide direct and comfortable connectivity between Jammu, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. Passengers have been advised to book their tickets in advance through IRCTC or at railway reservation counters to avoid inconvenience.

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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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