ANANTNAG:  Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, (Yatra Officer Pahalgam Axis), Dr. Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat today chaired a meeting at Pahalgam Club to review the preparedness of service providers for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026.

Among others, the meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, CEO PDA, SDM Pahalgam, AD Tourism, Tehsildar & EO MC Pahalgam, representatives from the Army, BRO, other officials and representatives of various service providers.

During the meeting, representatives of Pony Walas, Taxi Drivers, and Tent Association put forth their demands and issues before the DC. The demands mainly focused on the issued faced last year and the anticipated needs for the upcoming Yatra.

The DC gave a patient hearing and assured them that their genuine demands will be looked into and redressed on priority by the District Administration. He stressed the importance of coordination among all stakeholders and urged them to extend full cooperation for smooth and seamless conduct of the Yatra.

Appreciating the role of all service providers in previous Yatras, the DC expressed confidence that they will keep the tradition and work with full commitment during the ensuing SANJY-2026. To provide the pilgrims all requisite facilities so they feel a blissful and enriching experience, is our collectuve responsibility, he remarked.

Dr. Bilal on the occasion also highlighted the role of service providers and other stakeholders in boosting tourism in the region by providing better and easily accessible facilities to the visitors.

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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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