RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for the Independence Day 2025 celebrations in the district. The meeting was attended by senior civil and police officers including SSP Kulbir Singh; SSP Traffic NHW Raja Adil Hamid; ADC Varunjeet Singh Charak; ACR Skokat Hayat Mattoo; CPO Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed Rather and other district and sectoral officers.

It was decided that the district-level function will be held at the District Police Lines Grounds, where the Chief Guest would hoist the National Flag and inspect the Parade comprising contingents from JKP, IRP, CRPF, Home Guards, FPF and school students.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to ensure all necessary arrangements well in time including seating, barricading, drinking water, uninterrupted power supply, sanitation, fire safety, security, transport, traffic regulation, medical facilities including Ambulances and illumination of government buildings.

He further instructed the district heads to ensure their presence along with all subordinate staff at the Independence Day celebration functions within their jurisdictions.  The DC outlined the celebration plan and emphasized the inclusion of the cultural performances, instructing the cultural committee to involve renowned and budding local artists to infuse the event with patriotic fervor and enthusiasm.

To ensure the smooth conduct of the event, the DC constituted several committees, including the Cultural Programme Monitoring Committee and Reception Committee. The SSP briefed about the security arrangements, assuring adequate deployment for the national event. SSP Traffic also presented the traffic management plan for ensuring smooth vehicular movement.

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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