POONCH: In a significant step towards ensuring smooth conduct of the upcoming Shri Buddha Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, today visited the revered shrine at Mandi and held a comprehensive meeting with the Temple Management Committee, Civil Society Members, Police and various Government Functionaries. The meeting focused on evaluating preparedness and finalizing key arrangements for the annual pilgrimage.

DIG Rajouri-Poonch Range, Tejinder Singh, along with SSP Poonch Shafket Hussain Bhat ,ASP, DySP and senior officers from BSF and CRPF, participated in the deliberations and assured foolproof security measures throughout the yatra period. Swami Vishwatmanand Saraswati Ji, head of the Temple Management Committee, projected several essential requirements including: Strengthened security setup, improvement of Poonch–Mandi road, provision of safe drinking water, enhanced sanitation and lighting, adequate medical aid and efficient traffic management.

While addressing the meeting, DC Poonch Vikas Kundal assured timely redressal of all projected issues and urged all departments to ensure seamless coordination. He laid stress on fulfilling the responsibilities assigned to each stakeholder to guarantee a hassle-free and spiritually fulfilling experience for the devotees. He directed departments to expedite necessary preparations and avoid any inconvenience to the pilgrims.

The meeting was attended by ADDC, ADC, PO ICDS, ACR, ACP, DFO, CMO, Executive Engineers from PWD, PMGSY, JPDCL, Jal Shakti, Tehsildar Mandi, DySP Traffic, ARTO, AD FCS & CA, officers from all line departments, members of the Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Mandir Committee and civil society members.

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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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