JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, today visited the famous Jhiri Mela and inspected the arrangements made there for the devotees. On arriving at the historic Baba Jitto shrine, the Divisional Commissioner paid his obeisance and inaugurated the Dangal organised at the Mela.

At the Mela, the Div Com took a round and inspected the preparations, arrangements made by the respective departments with regard to sanitation, power, water supply and convenience to the devotees.

The Div Com asked the officials deployed for the Jhiri Mela to ensure best possible arrangements for memorable and spiritual experience to the devotees who are arriving in large numbers from within and outside the UT.

Later, the Divisional Commissioner also visited the Bawe Talab, the religious pond where the devotees of Baba Jitto Shrine take holy dip. Deputy Commissioner Jammu, SP Rural, SDM Marh and officers from Civil and police administration were present on the occasion.

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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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