SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo & Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation(SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb on Saturday evening undertook a site visit of Yatra Transit Camp (YTC) at Panthachowk to oversee the arrangements being put in place for the Yatries expected to participate in annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra(SANJY-2025) begining from July 03.

DC along with SMC Commissioner inspected the facilities and arrangements put in place for safety and convenience of the yatris during their  halt at the transit camp Srinagar. On the occasion, DC & Commissioner were apprised that all necessary facilities including provision for drinking water, electricity, sanitation, public convenience facilities, boarding, lodging, bedding, KYC registration counter, medical facilities, etc have been made available at the Yatra Transit Camp well in advance before the commencement of the annual pilgrimage.

During the visit, DC & Commissioner assessed the condition and functionality of various facilities, ensuring they are operating as intended, to ensure pilgrims do not face any difficulty at the camp. While interacting with the Officers, DC emphasized seamless coordination among departments to ensure smooth, seamless and peaceful conduct of the Yatra. 

SMC authorities briefed that proper sanitation and cleanliness in the transit camp on a regular basis, besides deployment of sufficient staff has been ensured. Directions were passed for  installing dust bins at different locations in the premises of the transit camp. In order to ensure hassle free RFID and KYC registrations at the Camp, DC asked the concerned to ensure all required machinery and electronic gadgets are functioning properly. 

Besides, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed; Joint Commissioner SMC, Nuzhat Khurshid and SDPO Panthachowk, Zohaib Hassan, the DC was accompanied by SDM East, Chief Medical Officer, Executive Engineers of R&B, PDD, PHE, Tehsildar Panthachowk, Chief Sanitation Officer and other senior officers of Police and Civil Administration.

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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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