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JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held a meeting with top civil administration and police officers to give final shape to the arrangements made for celebrating the Republic Day, 2025 here across J&K. The Chief Secretary enquired from each concerned department about the status of preparations put in place for smooth conduct of celebrations at both Jammu and Srinagar. He impressed upon the concerned divisional administrations to encourage all to participate in these celebrations with provisioning of transport and other facilities to reach the venue.

Dulloo also enquired about the preparations made to illuminate all the landmark sites and government buildings. He advised the HoDs to illuminate their offices and the concerned Municipal Corporations along with other public infrastructure as per past practice. The Chief Secretary stressed on ensuring plausible transport and seating arrangements for the school children, their refreshment and assistance for making preparations ahead of this event.

The Chief Secretary also reviewed the arrangements made for parking of vehicles at both the venues while directing the traffic authorities for ensuring smooth movement of traffic on roads. He took stock of security arrangements required to be put in place for safety of all besides ensuring smooth conduct of the event.

Regarding presentation of cultural segments during the program, the Chief Secretary asked to make it inclusive by encouraging participation of both specially abled and other children. He asked the Divisional Commissioner  to personally check the quality of tableaux to be  showcased by Culture, PDD (PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana), Police (Drug Abuse), YS&S (Fit India Movement) and Cooperatives Departments.

He unequivocally enjoined upon the municipal bodies to carry out special sanitation drives all across the urban areas especially in and around the parade venues. He told them that it is their duty to prepare the cities for hosting this national event.

Dulloo also asked the Director Information to ensure live telecast of the main functions from the regional units of Doordarshan and All India Radio besides facilitating the media persons in carrying out their professional assignments. The other agenda items which came up for discussion during the meeting included uninterrupted power and water supply besides accomplishment of other civil works taken up by the R&B Department to beautify the venues at both Jammu and Srinagar.

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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.

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