GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a meeting in his office chamber here to deliberate on the modalities for developing winter sports infrastructure at the world-famous tourist destination Sonamarg. The meeting held detailed discussions on the existing infrastructure and the additional facilities required to establish world-class winter sports infrastructure at Sonamarg.

DC requested the Managing Director, JKCCC, to formulate a comprehensive proposal in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Sonamarg Development Authority (SDA), identifying both short-term and long-term facilities needed for winter sports, for submission to higher authorities for approval.

In order to promote Sonamarg as a premier winter sports hub, DC instructed the CEO, SDA to initiate measures for conducting winter sports events, skiing training programmes, development of an ice skating rink, and notification of designated skiing areas so that skiers and tourists are well-informed about the available facilities.

DC also emphasized the need for advance preparations for the upcoming winter season and directed the SDA to prepare a detailed action plan for smooth conduct of winter sports activities. The meeting was attended by MD JKCCC, Syed Qamar Sajad; CEO SDA, Bilal Mukhtar and other concerned officials.

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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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