JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar today chaired a meeting to review arrangements for the subsidized Helicopter Services for the hilly and snowbound districts of Jammu Division, commencing from November 2nd, 2025.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch and Rajouri, Director Tourism, representatives from Civil Aviation, J&K and Airport Authority of India (AAI), Jammu.

The Divisional Commissioner directed the Deputy Commissioners for designating Nodal officers for booking tickets from their districts and putting in place all requisite arrangements, including ticket counters, cleanliness and proper security at Helipads. The to and fro heli services shall be available for Jammu to Poonch, Jammu to Mendhar, Jammu to Rajouri, Jammu to Doda, Jammu to Kishwar and intra Kishwar routes.

He directed the Tourism department for publishing district wise and route wise rates for the heli services, while Deputy Commissioners were also asked for wide publicity of the heli services available for people for traveling to hilly and snowbound districts, especially during winters. Representative of AAI, Jammu was also asked to make proper arrangements for the helicopters and ticket counters at Jammu Airport.

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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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