BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today chaired a meeting at the Main Meeting Hall of DC office to review the preparation for the upcoming Republic Day-2026 celebration across Baramulla. The DC directed all concerned departments to work in close coordination to ensure seamless arrangements for the national event. 

The DC issued strict instructions for setting up awareness stalls highlighting various Government-sponsored schemes, while the DYSSO were tasked with organizing a cricket match as part of the celebrations.

The Chief Medical Officer was instructed to organize a medical camp during the event. Directions were also issued to concerned departments to ensure proper sanitation, uninterrupted essential services, adequate fire and emergency preparedness, and robust security arrangements.

Further, the District Information Officer was directed to ensure proper sound system arrangements and comprehensive media coverage of the event while ARTO Baramulla was instructed for ensuring transport for the students performing during the Republic Day function.

For felicitation during the celebrations, all departments were asked to submit nominations of employees for exemplary performances on or before 10 January.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized coordinated efforts among all stakeholders to ensure successful celebrations of Republic Day-2026. The meeting was attended by the officers from the civil administration, police, army, BSF and other concerned agencies.

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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