REASI: To mark "World Tourism Day 2025", the Directorate of Tourism Jammu, in collaboration with District Administration Reasi, organised a Heritage Walk at Katra, today. The walk commenced from Fountain Chowk, Katra and passed through the old bazar, Chinta Mani Temple, Old Darshani Deodi and culminated at the Bhumika Temple situated on the traditional Yatra route.

Earlier, Sub Divisional Magistrate Piyush Dhotra flagged off the Walk, comprising school children, representatives of Hotel & Travel Trade Association, market associations and local residents. The participants spread awareness about the importance of sustainable development of tourism and raised slogans highlighting the need to protect the environment.

Prominent attendees included Sham Lal Kesar, Chairman Hotel & Restaurant Association Katra; Varinder Kesar, Sr. Vice-President Hotel & Restaurant Association; Raj Kumar Padha, President CTTIK Atul Sharma, Secretary CTTIK Vishal Kapoor and Neelam Singh.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). ā€œHis article, ā€˜When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.ā€.  Read the message here
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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