DODA: Deputy Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh (IAS), today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the DC Office Complex to finalise the arrangements for Independence Day 2025 across the district.

The DC informed that the main function will be held at Sports Stadium Doda, where the National Flag will be unfurled with full ceremonial honours. Arrangements discussed included seating, stage setup, sanitation, Shehnai Vadan, cultural performances and a public address system. The District Information Officer was instructed to ensure timely setup of all sound systems.

A virtual interaction was held with ADC Bhaderwah and SDMs of Thathri, Assar and Gandoh. The DC instructed them to make systematic arrangements in their subdivisions. Tehsildars and BDOs were directed to organise flag hoisting ceremonies in their areas with public participation. Special emphasis was placed on hoisting the National Flag at every Panchayat, especially at Amrit Sarovars, under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. Tricolour hoisting at 300 Sheela Palakams was also directed.

The DC reviewed security, traffic regulation, cultural programmes, health services and rehearsals. Departments were instructed to submit action plans promptly and coordinate effectively. Tasks were allocated, including stage setup by PWD (R&B), floral decoration by Floriculture Department, seating by ADC and ACR, and illumination of buildings including Ganpat Bridge by the Municipal Committee. The Health Department will ensure first aid, and Fire and Emergency Services will deploy vehicles.

SSP presented the security plan and assured robust arrangements inside the stadium. DySP Traffic was asked to regulate traffic effectively. The full dress rehearsal will be held on AUGUST 13 at the Sports Stadium. The meeting was attended by SSP Doda, ADC, ADDC, ACD, ACP, CRPF and IRP officers, PWD and Jal Shakti engineers, Chief Medical and Education Officers, and officers from Youth Services & Sports, Municipal Committee, NHIDCL, FCS&CA and 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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