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JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for the conduct of the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela Yatra, to be flagged off from Nagrota, Jammu on June 20.

The Divisional Commissioner held a threadbare discussion on the arrangements to be ensured by the departments concerned. JKRTC was directed to provide an adequate number of buses and to coordinate the journey.

The Divisional Commissioner directed all departments to ensure robust arrangements for the security of devotees, uninterrupted electricity and water supply, sanitation, traffic management, medical facilities, tents and transportation. He emphasised that all departments must work in close coordination to ensure a hassle-free experience for devotees.

Deputy Commissioner Ramban was directed to ensure arrangements at the langar facility where the convoy of pilgrims will halt en route to Kheer Bhawani temple in Tulmulla, Ganderbal.

A number of religious and community representatives expressed their views during the meeting and conveyed satisfaction and gratitude for the robust arrangements made every year. It was informed that around 7,000 devotees have registered for the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela Yatra and will participate in the mela to be organised on June 22.

Among those present were Managing Director JPDCL, Deputy Commissioners of Jammu, Ramban and Udhampur, Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants) J&K, SSP Jammu, SSP Security, SSP Traffic, Heads of Departments, senior officials of JKRTC, Tourism and Health, Joint Director Information, representatives of religious organisations, community leaders and other officers concerned.

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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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