• DC directs meticulous arrangements that reflects national pride and spirit of civic responsibility, inclusivity

SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today chaired a meeting of officers to discuss arrangements for the upcoming celebrations of Independence Day in the district.

In the meeting, various facilities to be put in place at the District Police Line Shopian, finalized as the main function venue, were discussed threadbare and responsibilities were fixed among the concerned departments to ensure the impactful celebration of the national festival.

Adequate and proper arrangements including PAS, uninterrupted power supply with back up, potable water facility, refreshments, sanitation, traffic, seating, healthcare, fire services, decoration, illumination, logistical and security services arrangements were deliberated upon and fixed among concerned departments.

DC instructed officers of all concerned departments to ensure fool proof and advance arrangements for the celebrations at the district level venue and other prominent places across the district.

Flag hoisting functions shall be held across the district at subdivision, tehsil levels and other offices of the government. The meeting was attended by SSP, Shopian, Anayat Ali; ADDC, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone; ADC, Dr.Zakir Hussain Faaz; officers of line departments besides officers of CRPF and RR.

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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