KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Dr. Rakesh Minhas today chaired a meeting of line departments to review arrangements for the Republic Day-2025 celebrations at the District Headquarters. It was decided that the main function will be held at Kathua Sports Stadium, where the National Flag will be unfurled by the chief guest, followed by a parade comprising contingents from J&K Police, CRPF, PTS, Home Guards, NCC cadets and school children. The celebrations will commence with Shehnai Vadan to be played by the Information Department in the early hours of the day.

The meeting included detailed discussions on key arrangements such as drinking water, power supply, sanitation, barricading, security, traffic regulation, seating arrangements, fire safety, medical teams, and illumination of government buildings and landmarks. Dr. Minhas directed all departmental heads to ensure that necessary arrangements are in place well in advance for the smooth and enthusiastic celebrations of the national event. He emphasized inter-departmental coordination to make the function a grand success.

The Deputy Commissioner also urged district and sectoral officers to ensure the active participation of all officials in the celebrations. The meeting was attended by SSP Kathua Shobit Saxena, ADDC Kathua Surinder Mohan, ASP Kathua, ADC Kathua, CPO, XEN PWD and other senior officers from Civil Administration and Police.

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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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