KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting of district officers and various security agencies to review the preparedness for ensuing Independence Day-2025 celebrations. The meeting was informed that the main function of the Independence Day shall be held at DPL- Zangli while similar functions will be held at sub-division and Tehsil levels also.

It was further informed that contingents of JKP, CRPF, Forest Protection Force, students of various government schools will participate in the march past parade. Besides, various cultural programmes and Display of tableaus would also be part of national event celebrations. Different departments viz, Education, PHE, R&B, Information, Health, Sports, Traffic, Motor Vehicles, Police, Floriculture, PDD, Municipality and Paramilitary Forces were directed to look after their respective assignments.

The decoration of the main venue, seating arrangements, uninterrupted power supply, drinking water/ tanker service, availability of ambulance, deployment of fire tenders, transportation facilities, refreshment, invitations, PAS system, cleanliness and sanitation measures were discussed threadbare in the meeting while as special emphasis was laid on march past parades, cultural programmes, display of tableaus by different departments showcasing  achievements.

DC directed concerned departments to send the nominations for awards by or before 10 days of the Independence Day. She said that in the run up to the Independence Day function, all the important buildings and main offices will be illuminated. Ayushi emphasized the importance of National event and directed the departments to make sure that every arrangement is meticulously planned and executed.

She exhorted all departments to work in close coordination to ensure the seamless celebration of the Independence day functions. SSP Kupwara, Gulam Jeelani; ADDC Kupwara, Mufti Fareed ud Din; ADC Handwara, Javid Naseem Masoodi; ACR, SDM Lolab, CMO, CEO, Officers from CRPF, Police, District Officers of different departments and other concerned 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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