SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today held a meeting to discuss the status of readiness of the Tourism Department to hold Kashmir Marathon 2024 scheduled to be held on 20th of October this year. Besides the Commissioner Secretary, Tourism and Secretary, YS&S the meeting was attended by Director Tourism, Kashmir/Jammu and other concerned officers.

The Chief Secretary took this occasion to impress upon the concerned to improve registrations by going for all out promotional activities on both conventional and social media. He also asked them to reach out to different groups of athletes who are interested in such sporting activities nationally/internationally. He asked them to use the services of influencers/motivators to create mass awareness about this maiden event to be held in such a picturesque location.

During this meeting the Commissioner Secretary, Tourism, Yasha Mudgal gave insights into the preparations of the Department to make this event a success here. She informed the meeting that since the inaugural launch on 24th of July, 258 runners have registered for this event with 105 of them for Full Marathon and 153 for Half Marathon.

It was further given out that the primary goal of this event is to showcase Kashmir’s beauty. It targets attracting the running enthusiasts, adventure seekers, health-conscious individuals besides the travel and tourism industry, media, local community and potential sponsors for upcoming events. It was added that for registrations and accessing other relevant information an exclusive website kashmirmarathon.jk.gov.in has already been launched along with its own logo and tagline, medals and jersey.

The marathon is going to be first of its kind as attractive prizes had been announced for both Full and Half Marathon in the age groups of 18-35 years, 36-50 and those above 50 years of age.

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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.

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