POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a review meeting at Dak Bungalow Poonch to assess the preparedness and arrangements for the upcoming Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Tahir Hussain Mustafa presented the preparations and requirements for the yatra. Discussions were held on security arrangements, accommodation, sanitation, drinking water supply, medical services, traffic management, power supply and other essential services for pilgrims.

The route plan of the yatra was also reviewed and it was decided that movement would be conducted through the BG route. Measures to ensure safe and smooth movement of devotees throughout the pilgrimage period were discussed.

The DC stressed close coordination among all departments and agencies and directed the concerned departments to complete all arrangements well before the commencement of the yatra.

The meeting was attended by senior officers from CRPF, Police, Army, Health, Public Works, Power Development and Jal Shakti departments and other concerned agencies.

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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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