DODA: Deputy Commissioner Doda Harvinder Singh today convened a review meeting in the Conference Hall-DC Office Complex to finalize the necessary arrangements for the smooth celebration of Republic Day 2026. The meeting finalized Sports Stadium as the venue for the District Level Event.

The meeting was attended by SSP Sandeep Kumar Mehta; ADDC   Roshan Lal; ADC Anil Kumar Thakur, besides other district and sectoral officers. Several officers also participated through virtual mode. Detailed discussions were held on parade arrangements, cultural programmes, seating plans, traffic regulation, sanitation, electricity, drinking water, health services and overall venue management.

The Deputy Commissioner asked officers to adhere strictly to timelines and ensure seamless inter-departmental coordination. He instructed departments to ensure cleanliness of the venue, uninterrupted power and water supply, medical preparedness and effective traffic management on the day of the function.

The SSP assured foolproof security arrangements with adequate deployment of security personnel for crowd management, traffic control and strict surveillance to ensure a safe and incident-free 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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