DODA: Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh chaired a meeting at the DC Office to review Independence Day 2025 arrangements. Present were SSP Doda Sandeep Kumar Mehta, ADDC Roshan Lal, ACR Ashraf Pervez, PO ICDS Akhtar Hussain Qazi, ACD Din Mohammad Afaqi, ACP Musharaf Ali Haif and officers from line departments.

The main function will be held at Doda Sports Stadium with the flag hoisting, March Past and cultural performances. The program will start with Shehnai Vadan by the Information Department and patriotic songs will play in town as proposed by the Municipal Council.

Directions were issued for cultural programs, stadium renovations, illumination of public spaces, installation of a public address system and tricolour hoisting at Amrit Sarovars.

The DC emphasized inter-departmental coordination and instructed departments on water, power, sanitation, first aid, fire safety and traffic management. The SSP assured comprehensive security arrangements. Departments were also asked to conduct plantation drives and promote the Nasha Mukt Bharat initiative during the celebration.

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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