KATHUA: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Surinder Mohan today reviewed the arrangements for the smooth and successful conduct of the Independence Day here at a meeting of officers from line departments.

The mega event will be held at the Sports Stadium, where the Chief Guest would hoist the National Flag and take the salute at the ceremonial march-past. The parade will include contingents from the JK Police, Army, Paramilitary Forces, Forest Protection Force, NCC and platoons from various educational institutions, besides bands from the PTS and the Army.

The ADDC directed the concerned officers to carry out renovation works at the venue and make all necessary logistical arrangements to ensure a seamless conduct of the celebrations at the district headquarters.

It was informed that the event will begin with Shehnai Vadan at the offices of the Deputy Commissioner and Senior Superintendent of Police, Kathua, to be presented by the teams of the Information Department.

The ADDC laid emphasis on meticulous arrangements pertaining to security, sanitation, drinking water, electricity, barricading, seating, transportation, distribution of invitation cards, prize distribution and illumination of government buildings for the occasion. The Tehsildar (HQ) and Chief Education Officer were tasked to finalize the list of Cultural presentations by students.

The ADDC also called for cleanliness drives, plantation initiatives, and flag hoisting in all government offices across the district, ensuring that the day is celebrated with due reverence and enthusiasm. He exhorted all departments to complete preparations well in advance and work in coordination to ensure a dignified and vibrant celebration of the national festival.

The meeting was attended by ADC Kathua, Vishavpartap Singh, Additional Superintendent of Police Rahul Charak, CPO Kathua Ranjit Thakur, CMO Dr Vijay Raina and officers from various line departments.

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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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