SRINAGAR: In view of the forthcoming Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela, Inspector General of Police Kashmir Shri V. K. Birdi-IPS, Deputy Inspector General Central Kashmir Range (DIG CKR) Shri Rajiv Omprakash Pande-IPS, DIG CRPF North Shri Sudhir Kumar Singh, accompanied by Senior Superintendent of Police Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal (JKPS), CO.115 Bn. CRPF Shri S. K. Pradhan and SSP Traffic Rural Kashmir Shri Ravinder Pal Singh today visited the revered Kheer Bhawani Temple, Tulmulla.

The visit aimed to take a comprehensive stock of the security and logistical arrangements being put in place for the upcoming festival, which is scheduled to be celebrated on 3rd, June 2025. The Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela is one of the most sacred and significant festivals for Kashmiri Pandits and is observed with immense devotion and fervour, attracting thousands of devotees from across the region and beyond.

During the visit, the IGP Kashmir conducted a detailed review of the security setup both within and around the Temple Premises. He also assessed traffic and crowd management plans, ensuring smooth movement and convenient access for the devotees. Special attention was given to the availability of adequate parking spaces and necessary facilities for pilgrims.

IGP Kashmir directed all senior district officers to maintain the highest level of alertness, ensure robust access control measures, and provide all essential amenities to facilitate a peaceful and spiritually fulfilling experience for the Devotees. The officers reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the smooth and secure conduct of the Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela 2025, upholding the sanctity and tradition of this cherished festival.

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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.

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