• Departments directed to ensure meticulous arrangements and seamless coordination for smooth conduct of celebrations across the district

KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today reviewed preparations for the smooth conduct of Republic Day–2026 celebrations during a meeting of officers held here at new Conference Hall Mini Secretariat, Kulgam.  Threadbare discussions were held on various arrangements to be made at the venue, including security, seating arrangements, parking, transportation, illumination of buildings, refreshments and accommodation for participants. 

During the meeting, the DC directed all concerned departments to put in place elaborate and well-coordinated arrangements to ensure the successful conduct of the national function. During the meeting it was shared that the main function will be held at DPL Kulgam, where the National Flag will be unfurled by the Chief Guest, followed by a parade comprising contingents of J&K Police, CRPF, NCC, Police Band, Women Contingent, NCC and other participating units.

The DC issued strict instructions to all departments to complete arrangements well in advance to ensure the smooth and dignified conduct of the celebrations.  Keeping in view the prevailing cold weather conditions, departments were asked to ensure adequate heating arrangements for rehearsals as well as on the final day of the event. Emphasising coordination, the DC directed all concerned officers and agencies to maintain close inter-departmental coordination.

KPDCL was instructed to ensure uninterrupted power supply and to keep standby DG sets in readiness at the venue.  The Municipality and Power Department were also directed to ensure proper illumination of important buildings across the town. The DC further instructed the concerned departments to present colourful cultural programmes to mark the occasion.

Executive Engineer, MED was directed to keep men and machinery in a state of readiness to ensure timely snow clearance in case of any snowfall. The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) SDM D.H.Pora, Executive Engineers of PDD and R&B, Chief Education Officer (CEO), Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dy-SP HQ and officers from other departments.

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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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