SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today convened a meeting here at Mini-Secretariat Shopian to review and finalize arrangements for the forthcoming Mega Padyatra scheduled to be held in the district on  May, 23, 2026.

During the meeting, detailed discussions were held regarding security arrangements, traffic regulation, sanitation, medical facilities, drinking water, electricity, deployment of magistrates, seating, refreshment, parking facilities and other necessary arrangements to ensure smooth and successful conduct of the event.

All necessary arrangements were finalised and responsibility fixed among departments. The Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned departments to work in close coordination and ensure timely completion of assigned responsibilities. He stressed on providing all essential facilities for the convenience of participants.

The DC emphasized that adequate medical teams, ambulances and emergency response mechanisms should remain available during the event. He also directed concerned agencies to ensure uninterrupted power and water supply at designated locations.

Officers from various departments attended the meeting and apprised the chair about the preparedness and measures being put in place for the successful conduct of the Padyatra.

Among others, the meeting was attended by SSP, Shopian, Mushtaq Ahmed Choudhary; ADDC, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone; ADC, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz; Principal,GDC Shopian, Prof.Tariq Ahmad; ACR, Shakoor Ahmed Dar; SDM, Zainapora, Bilal Ahmed; district/sectoral officers, tehsildars, BDOs and other 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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