KISHTWAR: Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Idrees Lone chaired a meeting with officers of key departments to finalize preparations for the Urs of Shah Asrar-ud-Din Sahib (RA) being observed on November 10, 2024.

The meeting covered arrangements for accommodations, power and water supply, security, medical services, transportation, sanitation and overall traffic management. Directions regarding the arrangements were issued to each department involved. The meeting also reviewed the stock and supply position of ration and LPG.

The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) was requested to ensure comprehensive security on the Urs Days. The Jal Shakti Department was instructed to provide ample drinking water for devotees at the shrines (Astan Bala, Astan Pain, and others) from November 9 to November 11, with additional water tankers as backup.

The JPDCL and Municipal Council of Kishtwar were tasked with repairing and replacing street lights in the town and around the shrines, as well as in Chowgan Ground, to ensure safe movement for devotees. The chair also stressed the importance of maintaining cleanliness and marking the roads leading to the shrines.

The ARTO, DTI, and police were directed to organize transportation, including additional buses for pilgrims, and manage traffic and parking. Tehsildar and DIO were instructed to set up a Joint Information Center at Chowgan Ground for the convenience of devotees with the help of Police Authorities. Instructions were also issued to the departments of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Health, and Fire and Emergency Services to ensure efficient arrangements.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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