BARAMULLA: The 77th Republic Day celebrations unfolded with great fervor at District Police Lines Baramulla, with Minister for Agricultural Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives, and Elections, Javid Ahmad Dar, unfurling the National Flag, inspecting the parade and taking the ceremonial salute.

The impressive parade featured contingents from BSF, CRPF, J&K police, SSB, IRP, Armed Police Ladies, and the J&K Police Band, alongside NCC cadets from Government Degree College Baramulla, Boys' Higher Secondary Baramulla and various schools and colleges, showcasing the region's patriotic spirit and unity.

The Minister paid tributes to the visionary leaders instrumental in shaping our constitution. He also offered homage to the brave freedom fighters and martyrs who sacrificed everything to uphold the nation's freedom and democracy.

Javid Dar highlighted the district’s notable progress across a wide range of key sectors, including agriculture, healthcare and education, along with impactful initiatives in women and youth empowerment, road connectivity, social welfare, self-employment and other avenues of holistic development.

During the event, the students from different schools and cultural artists showcased a range of performances highlighting the region's rich cultural diversity and heritage.

On the occasion, the Indian Army had established a series of stalls offering the public a unique opportunity to witness an impressive display of their state-of-the-art weaponry, allowing the visitors to gain a closer insight into the Army’s operational capabilities and technological advancements.

Meanwhile, the guests of honour visited the stalls set up by the Indian Army and by various departments, including Education, Agriculture, Health, ICD among others showcasing a range of government schemes, services and facilities aimed at benefiting  the general public.

The ceremony concluded with the distribution of prizes for the march past and cultural performances. Additionally, the employees from various departments were honored for their outstanding contributions in public service.

Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) from  Sopore, Irshad Ahmad Kar, MLA Wagoora-Kreeri, Irfan Hafiz Lone, MLA Uri, Sajad Ahmad, MLA Gulmarg, Farooq Ahmad Shah, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, Senior Superintendent of Police Baramulla, Gurinderpal Singh,  Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Altaf Hussain Musvi, officers of Army and Police, district and sectoral officers, heads of different departments besides a huge gathering of people participated in Republic Day celebrations.

Similar Republic Day functions were also organized with enthusiasm and fervor at Sub-divisions Sopore, Pattan, Uri, Tangmarg and tehsil levels where the concerned ADCs and SDMs unfurled the tri-color.

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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