• Impactful celebrations to be held across the district

SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today chaired a meeting of officers to finalise arrangements for the upcoming celebrations of Independence Day in the district. At the outset, DC inquired about the status of department wise arrangements, and the concerned apprised him of the arrangements to be set up at the main venue to ensure the impactful celebration of the National festival.

Gupta reviewed all arrangements including adequate and proper PAS, uninterrupted power supply with back up, potable water facility, refreshments, sanitation, traffic, seating, publicity, healthcare, fire services, decoration, illumination, logistics and security. DC instructed officers of all concerned departments to ensure fool proof arrangements for the celebrations at the district level venue.

Officers were called upon to execute the arrangements meticulously and attend the department level flag hoisting functions before attending main function at district level. Flag hoisting functions shall be held across the district with main district level event at DPL Shopian, besides at Zainapora subdivision, tehsil levels and other offices and institutions of the district. The meeting was attended by ADDC, Dr.Nasir Ahmad Lone; CO, CRPF, DPO, GM DIC, ACR, SDM and other officers of departments tasked with the arrangements.

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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