JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar and Additional Director General of Police Anand Jain today took stock of the arrangements for UT level Republic Day 2025 celebrations here at the main venue- M A Stadium. Accompanied by senior officials of Police and Civil administration, HoDs of line departments, the visit was focused on putting in place all the requisite arrangements for smooth and successful conduct of the national festival.

The Divisional Commissioner was apprised on the preparations made by different departments as per their role and responsibilities. Taking a detailed look at the arrangements being made by the concerned departments, the Div Com stressed on maintaining close synergy among the concerned departments while executing the plans. The concerned departments were directed to ensure all arrangements on the ground well in advance.

The Div Com and ADGP took a detailed stock of security arrangements, traffic management, seating arrangements, decoration, Power & water supply, sanitation, Medicare, convenient parking spaces, shuttle service for citizens, barricading, frisking points, fire emergency. The concerned officers were instructed to follow the SOPs while executing their assigned tasks.

 The Div Com was further apprised that the rehearsals are commencing at the main venue from tomorrow with the participation of contingents of the Armed forces, School children, bands, besides troupes participating in the cultural programmes.  While inspecting the ongoing works at the main Pavilion, the Div Com directed the Hospitality and Protocol department to make available water proof tentage and heating arrangements.

The Traffic department was directed to formulate a traffic management plan, finalise parking spaces and notify the diversions on time for the convenience of the general public. The JMC was directed to ensure cleanliness in and around the venue and functioning of street lights, while PWD was asked to expedite the renovation works at the venue and complete the same at the earliest.

The JPDCL was instructed to ensure installation of lights at specific points besides making arrangements of Genset at the venue for backup. The Div Com also directed the concerned departments to complete their Tableaux by January 20.

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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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