• ADC flags off Mega Rally from District Police Lines

RAMBAN: As part of the ongoing celebrations marking 150 glorious years of India’s National Song “Vande Mataram”, the District Administration Ramban, under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan today organized ‘Vande Mataram’ rallies and a series of thematic events across the district under the theme “Plantation Drive – Salute to Mother Earth.”

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Varunjeet Singh Charak, flagged off the Mega ‘Vande Mataram’ Rally from the District Police Lines (DPL), Ramban. The rally conveyed a strong message of unity, integrity and national pride. A large number of locals, along with students and teachers from various schools across the district, participated enthusiastically, infusing the event with vibrant patriotic fervour.

The programme witnessed the presence of Chief Education Officer, MS Khan, Tehsildar Ramban, Deep Kumar, Tehsildar (HQ), Reejuta Mahajan, District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Jagdish Raj Sharma, besides officers and officials from various departments, teachers and students.

As part of the celebrations, plantation drives were conducted at multiple locations across the district, symbolising reverence for Bharat Mata. Saplings planted by the Horticulture Department, in coordination with other line departments, stood as living tributes to the spirit of Vande Mataram, blending national pride with environmental responsibility. A major plantation drive was also organised at Maitra under the supervision of Chief Horticulture Officer Rajinder Lochan.

Similarly, a Tiranga Rally was held at Banihal by the Municipal Committee Banihal and PWD Division Banihal, showcasing patriotic murals highlighting 150 years of Vande Mataram. The events concluded with renewed community spirit and a collective resolve to uphold national values while working towards a greener and more sustainable Ramban.

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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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