• Mega Tiranga Rally to be held on August 12 from SKICC to Botanical Garden

SRINAGAR: As the fervor for the celebration of Independence Day gains momentum in Kashmir Division, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri and Inspector General of Police, V K Birdi Wednesday chaired a joint meeting at TRC Srinagar to review the arrangements for the celebration of National Festival and Tiranga Rally.

Besides, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat; Commissioner SMC, Dr Owais Ahmad and DIG Central Kashmir, the meeting was attended by SSP Srinagar  SSP Traffic,  HoDs & Officer of Health, Education, Floriculture, Social Welfare, Tourism, Hospitality & Protocol, FCS&CA, ICDS, H&H, Information, R&B, KPDCL, PHE, I&FC, UEED, Youth Services & Sports, CRPF, Army and other civil departments.

Addressing the meeting, Div Com stressed on the enthusiastic participation in both the events including Tiranga Rally & I-Day celebration for the successful conduct of important events. He highlighted the significance of these special events in fostering the spirit of Nationalism and also detailed the SoPs for the participants and officers to be followed strictly.

He further directed officers to sensitize staff and other participants regarding appropriate behavior at the time of Flag hoisting and singing of the National Anthem. The Tiranga Rally will be held from SKICC to Botanical Garden on August 12 and will witness the participation of more than 10,000 individuals.

Meanwhile, he directed officers of concerned departments for meticulous arrangements with respect to seating arrangements, Sanitation, drinking water facility, electricity, installation of LEDs and Sound System at the main venue of Independence Day.  Moreover, Div Com urged officers for enthusiastic participation in the Swachhta Pakhwada campaign to clean their offices and premises besides directing them to plant trees under the theme ā€˜Ek Ped Shahidoon Ke Naam’ to honour the sacrifices of martyrs.

He also directed KPDCL and HoDs of Departments for illumination of office buildings and vital infrastructure on the eve of National Festival of Independence Day. Div Com also assigned the responsibility to officers for ensuring foolproof arrangements for civil facilities, traffic management and security for both the events.

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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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