BHADARWAH: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bhadarwah Sunil Kumar Buthyal today convened a meeting of officers and stakeholders here at Dak Bungalow to discuss the arrangements for the celebration of Independence Day-2025. The meeting discussed the essential arrangements including security, first aid, sanitation, and deployment of Fire & Emergency Services, seating, power supply, drinking water availability and issuance of invitation cards. Directions were issued to the concerned departments to ensure foolproof arrangements well in advance.

The meeting decided that all government buildings and institutions in the area will be illuminated to mark the occasion in a grand manner. The Full Dress Rehearsal of the Independence Day programme will be held on August 13, 2025. The departments were instructed to ensure their participation and preparedness. The meeting was attended by CEO BDA Joginder Singh Jasrotia, BMO Dr. Versha Sharma, the heads of Boys and Girls Higher Secondary Schools, AE PHE, representatives from CRPF and Police Department and officers from several other departments.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here