RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting to review and finalize the arrangements for the Sardar @150 Padyatra-cum-Unity March, scheduled to be held on 31st October 2025 from Danidhar fort to Dak Bungalow to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India and a great nation builder.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner took a detailed review of the preparations including security arrangements, traffic management, sanitation and route marking, besides ensuring smooth coordination among departments for the successful conduct of the event.

He also reviewed the arrangements for cultural programmes, installation of stalls, availability of drinking water and medical facilities along the route. The Deputy Commissioner further directed the officers to conduct a plantation drive as part of the event to spread the message of environmental responsibility and unity.

The DC stressed upon all departments to work in close coordination to ensure the smooth and successful organization of the Padyatra, which aims to promote the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.

Among others present in the meeting were ADC Rajouri, Chander Prakash; ACR, Mohd Jahangir Khan; SE PWD, Tilak Raj; Additional SP, Bikram Kumar; ACD, Auqil Naveed; DSWO, Abdul Raheem; CEO, Mohd Hafeez and Nehru Yuva Kendra Coordinator, Nitin Hangloo.

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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