KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the arrangements for conducting of Tiranga Rally in the district ahead of the celebration of Independence Day 2025. It was given out that the Tiranga rally will be held on 12th August and will be flagged-off from War Memorial Kupwara which shall go through different streets of Kupwara Town and will culminate at Galizoo Stadium.

On the occasion, DC impressed upon the concerned officers to work with added zeal and coordination to ensure smooth and festive conduct of the Tiranga Rally. DC took a detailed review of the arrangements which include transport, water, Mobile Medical Unit, participation of employees and field functionaries, availability of National flags, refreshment among others.

She directed the concerned officers to ensure active participation of their officials, field functionaries and other stakeholders in the Tiranga Rally to ensure smooth and vibrant conduct of the rally. To ensure seamless arrangements in place, it was given out that a Control Room will be set up in the DC office for timely coordination with the line departments.

SSP Kupwara, Gulam Jeelani; ADC Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad; ACR, Peerzada Mumtaz Ahmad; Tehsildar Kupwara, CDPO Kupwara, besides, officers and officials from Youth Services & Sports, RDD, CSC, Education, Traffic, MC Kupwara attended the meeting.

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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