JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, and Additional Director General of Police Jammu, Anand Jain, today reviewed the preparations for Independence Day Celebrations made by the respective District administrations of Jammu Division. Commissioner JMC, MD JPDCL, Deputy Commissioners and SSP of respective districts, HoDs, representatives from line departments, executive agencies, BSF, CRPF, NCC and concerned were present.

During the meeting, the Div Com took appraisal of preparations made for Divisional level function to be organized at MA Stadium in Jammu and the arrangements put in place by District Administrations for Independence Day celebrations across the Jammu Division.

Deputy Commissioner Jammu apprised the Div com about the detailed arrangements planned for the event in Jammu. He informed about the different committees constituted that have been assigned different responsibilities and activities for smooth and successful conduct of the Independence Day celebrations.

The Div Com directed for timely start of the rehearsal of the contingents and cultural items to be part of the Divisional level event. He also instructed the concerned departments for white wash, decoration and relevant repair works at the venue.

The Div Com further took stock of the department-wise arrangements to be put in place by them for the Independence Day celebrations 2024. He impressed on the concerned officers for ensuring best arrangements for the participants and the general public.

Threadbare discussion was held on the barricading, seating arrangements, Parking facilities, traffic regulation, illumination of offices, PAS, provision of Power, water, security arrangements at function venues, sanitation, medicare facilities, contingents, cultural activities.

The Div Com asked for setting up a joint control room with representatives of line departments and appointing Nodal officers for smooth execution of the responsibilities.

The Traffic Department was directed for providing wide publicity of the designated parking spots for the general public and RTC was asked to provide busses for ferrying the participants and public to the venue.

The Div Com directed the Deputy Commissioners to put in place all necessary arrangements well in time. He further asked them to ensure smooth celebrations at Sub division, Block and Panchayat level as well.

Deputy Commissioners were asked to ensure the hoisting of the national flag on every Government building and schools in all the districts. He further directed for visiting the families of freedom fighters, Martyrs on the national festival.

Directions were also issued for organizing Swacchtta Pakhwara from 1-14 August, 2024. The ADGP directed the SSPs to make fool-proof security arrangements to ensure hassle-free celebrations at all the venues by formulating deployment plans well in advance.

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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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