UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today convened a meeting of officers from various line departments to review and finalise arrangements for the smooth celebration of International Yoga Day 2026 across the district. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on various arrangements and other logistical requirements for the successful conduct of the event.

The Deputy Commissioner directed all departments concerned to put necessary arrangements in place well in advance and emphasised close inter-departmental coordination. He further instructed officers to facilitate maximum participation at the district-level function as well as at other designated venues across the district. The AYUSH Department was directed to ensure the availability of yoga instructors and make all required logistical arrangements for the smooth conduct of yoga sessions.

Among those present were Additional District Development Commissioner Jugal Kishore, Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh, Programme Officer Poshan Subash Dogra, Chief Planning Officer Uttam Singh, General Manager DIC Kishore Singh Katoch and other senior officers.

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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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