KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting of district officers at the Mini Secretariat to review arrangements for the 12th International Day of Yoga, scheduled for June 21 under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”

The main district-level function will be held at the historic Chowgan Ground Kishtwar, subject to clear weather, with simultaneous celebrations planned across all sub-divisional, tehsil and block headquarters to ensure widespread public participation.

During the meeting, District Nodal Officer AYUSH Kishtwar Dr Vikram Singh Jamwal briefed the chair on the action plan. Pankaj Kumar Sharma called for seamless inter-departmental coordination and directed all sectoral officers to finalise logistics, sanitation, drinking water, power backup, public address systems and first-aid services well in advance to ensure a smooth event.

Among those present were Additional District Development Commissioner Vinod Kumar Behnal, Additional Deputy Commissioner Pawan Kotwal, Programme Officer ICDS Rishi Kumar Sharma, CEO KDA Kaiser Bhawani, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Idrees Lone, Assistant Superintendent of Police Pardeep Singh, Chief Planning Officer Akhil Thakur, Assistant Commissioner Development Manoj Kumar and District Social Welfare Officer Tariq Parveaz Qazi, alongside other district officers and engineers concerned.

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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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