• Ensure mass participation and festive environment across the district: DC to officers

PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom today chaired a comprehensive meeting at Circuit House Pulwama to review the action plan and arrangements for the upcoming Har Ghar Tiranga campaign 2025 and related activities.

At the outset, Additional Deputy Commissioner Pulwama presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation outlining the scheduled activities under the campaign. The chair was apprised that the plan spans from 2nd to 15th August divided into three phases and includes a wide range of initiatives such as wall paintings, flag hoisting ceremonies, cultural programmes, Tiranga rallies, Tiranga Melas, and community engagement drives.

DC instructed all departments to actively coordinate for the smooth execution of planned activities and ensure wide public involvement. He stressed the need to create a festive and patriotic atmosphere across the district through community mobilisation, inclusive participation, and fervent celebrations while adhering to flag code and other protocols.

Dr. Qayoom also directed the concerned departments to integrate activities such as Swachh Sujal Gaon pledges, community clean-up drives, cleanliness of WaSH assets, awareness programmes on sanitation and water conservation, culminating in flag hoisting ceremonies at key WaSH infrastructure sites including Amrit Sarovars and prominent public places.

Additionally, he directed that an adequate number of national flags be made available across the district by involving Self Help Groups (SHGs) in their production and distribution. The meeting was attended by all district and sectoral officers, officers of Police and Paramilitary Forces and other stakeholders.

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.

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