UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa, along with a team of officers today inspected lodgement centres, community sanitary complexes and langars along the National Highway from Jakhani to Kali Mata Temple, Tikri, within the jurisdiction of District Udhampur to review preparedness for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026.

Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr Umesh Shan and other concerned officers accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the inspection to assess arrangements for the convenience, safety and welfare of pilgrims undertaking the pilgrimage.

While inspecting the lodgement centres and community sanitary complexes, the DC stressed maintaining high standards of hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness and directed concerned departments to ensure regular upkeep of the facilities for clean, safe and comfortable lodging. He also reviewed the available infrastructure and amenities at the designated centres, assessing drinking water supply, sanitation facilities, power, lodging arrangements and bedding capacity.

The DC directed all concerned officers to ensure foolproof arrangements for every essential amenity well before the yatra begins.

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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.

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