UDHAMPUR: Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh convened a meeting of officers from various departments to discuss arrangements for the upcoming Devsthan Jadsarkot Mela 2026, including security, sanitation, healthcare, transport, traffic management, drinking water, power supply and installation of departmental stalls.

The ADC directed all district officers to coordinate in finalising arrangements well before the mela and urged local mela committee members to support its conduct, noting that public participation is important for promoting tourism and the local economy.

Executive Engineer PHE was asked to ensure adequate drinking water supply at the mela site, Executive Engineer PDD was directed to provide uninterrupted power supply during the mela and the Chief Medical Officer was directed to deploy a team of doctors to provide first aid facilities. The Police Department will deploy adequate security personnel during the mela. The ADC also asked officers to set up departmental stalls to generate awareness about government schemes.

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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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