SRINAGAR: While reviewing the preparations for Winter Games, today Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri impressed on concerned departments for ensuring befitting arrangements for 5th Edition of Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) at Gulmarg.

Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Director Tourism, Director Urban Local Bodies, Director Health Services Kashmir, CEO Gulmarg Development Authority, Secretary J&K Sports Council, officers from various departments including SMC, PHE, KPDCL, R&B, MED, Transport, Airport Authority, Cable Car Corporation, Information, JKTDC, H&H, NHIDCL, Police, SDRF, CISF, HAWS and other stakeholders attended the meeting.

At the outset, Div Com reviewed arrangements regarding arrival of participants at Srinagar Airport, transportation of participants, accommodation facilities and essential services including electricity, drinking water, sanitation, Mobile Network, critical health services and mobile recovery vans. He impressed on close coordination and synergy among all the departments besides called for effective communication among the stakeholders.

The Div Com called for flawless arrangements at the venue, and ensuring smooth conduct of the prestigious sporting event. The officers briefed the meeting regarding the latest and overall preparations pertaining to their respective departments for smooth conduct of national sports event.

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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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