KISHTWAR: Under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, Additional District Development Commissioner, Vinod Kumar Behnal today chaired a meeting to finalise arrangements for the Republic Day 2026 celebrations. The ADDC directed the HODs of the line departments to ensure their attendance along with their staff at Republic Day functions at both the district headquarters and at the Sub-Division, Tehsil and Block levels.

The review covered all aspects of the celebration, including flag hoisting, march-past, cultural programmes, seating arrangements, stage setup, venue preparation and refreshments. The Chowgan Grounds or Mini Secretariat (DC Office Complex) shall be the venue of district level celebration, depending on the weather condition, the meeting decided.

 The Police authorities were exhorted to implement stringent security measures to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the event. The ADDC took feedback from the committees formed to oversee the arrangements for drinking water, power supply, medical facilities, sanitation, traffic management, illumination of government buildings, deployment of fire tenders, seating arrangements and distribution of invitations.

 The meeting was attended by ADC, Pawan Kotwal; CEO KDA, Kaiser Bhawani; ACR, Idrees Lone; ACD, Manoj Kumar; ACP, Neeraj Sharma; DSWO, Tariq Parveaz Qazi; DFO, Mahesh Thakur; CHO, Sajid Mustafa; DYSSO, Tehsildars (via virtual mode); Executive Engineers, district officers along with officers from CRPF and representatives of educational institutions and power projects.

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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