UDHAMPUR: The first batch of pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 was accorded a rousing reception by the District Administration Udhampur on their arrival at Kali Mata Mandir Tikri.

On reaching Kali Mata Temple, pilgrims were welcomed by DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range Shiv Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa, SSP Amritpal Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh, Additional SP Sandeep Bhat, ACR Dr Umesh Shan and other officers, besides prominent citizens and a large number of local people.

The Information and Education departments Udhampur arranged a cultural programme in which students of Government Higher Secondary School, Sainik Cooperative Public High School Tikri and Bright Career Academy Garhi presented themed cultural items, which were applauded by the pilgrims and local people.

The authorities urged the pilgrims to utilise the facilities extended by the government during the Yatra and informed them about the arrangements made at the base camp besides other facilities being extended to them.

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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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