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UDHAMPUR: One-day annual Pingla Mata Yatra was taken out today with religious fervor and enthusiasm, organized by Adi Shakti Sewak Sanstha, Pingla Mata Udhampur. Additional Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Joginder Singh Jasrotia was the Chief Guest who formally flagged of the yatra on the occasion.

Former Legislator,  Balwant Singh Mankotia, Former  President MC, Jogeshwar Gupta, Ex- BDC Chairman Ghordi, Aarti Sharma, Ex- Councillors, Prominent citizens, Station House Officer, Raghuvir Chaudhary, President, Adi Shakti Sansathan Pingla Mata, Ashok Gupta were present on the occasion.

While speaking on the occasion the Chief guest congratulated the organiser for holding such a religiously affair. He said that such type of efforts will go a long way to inculcate religious beliefs and keeping society away from drug addiction. Devotees were seen enthusiastic to pay their obeisance at the sacred shrine of Pingla Mata situated on a hill top at village Pinger in Tehsil Ramnagar of district Udhampur.

President ASSS Pingla Mata, Ashok Gupta said that in the annual affair, free langar and light refreshment stalls were organized by the Sanstha and local people at different locations en-route the Cave Shrine. Beside this bus services were also arranged for the devotees from Udhampur to Village Kahua the base camp of the Cave Shrine.

He thanked the devotees in general and people in particular who came forward to support the Sanstha in organising such affairs in a successful manner. He also extended heartfelt gratitude to the district administration for elaborate arrangements of security, drinking water, power, sanitation etc.

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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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