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BHADERWAH:- Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Bhutyal today chaired a meeting to review the preparations for the forthcoming Kailash Kund Yatra 2026 and issued directions for a comprehensive pre-preparatory inspection to ensure all essential arrangements are in place well in advance.

The meeting was attended by the Tehsildars of Bhaderwah and Bhalla, SDPO, Block Medical Officer (BMO), Assistant Engineer (PDD), Assistant Executive Engineer (JKPDCL), officers from the Forest Department, Rural Development Department (RDD) and other concerned departments.

The ADC constituted a team of officers from the stakeholder departments to undertake a pre-preparatory visit to Kailash Kund on August 5, 2026. The team would assess the availability of basic facilities and identify additional requirements for the smooth and successful conduct of the annual pilgrimage.

The ADC instructed each department to submit a detailed inspection report department-wise action plan outlining the works and interventions required before the commencement of the yatra. The Additional Superintendent of Police was asked to deploy an adequate number of police personnel to accompany the team to ensure security of officials during the visit.

The Tehsildars Bhaderwah and Bhalla were asked to coordinate closely with the Additional SP regarding the inspection schedule and route plan to facilitate necessary security arrangements.

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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.

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