UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Ananth Dwivedi convened a meeting with officers of the line departments to review preparations and the activity plan for observing Rashtriya Ekta Diwas-2026 in the district.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr. Umesh Shan, Chief Planning Officer Uttam Singh and other officers.

Departments were directed to formulate respective plans of activities focusing on the themes of unity, integrity and fraternity. It was informed that the activities would commence with the Run for Unity, with active participation of line departments, civil society members, students and volunteers. Debates, symposiums and other awareness activities would be held in schools and colleges to promote the spirit of national unity, integrity and solidarity.

The Police Department was tasked with undertaking Information, Education and Communication activities. Heads of departments were instructed to ensure active participation of their staff in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations.

Stakeholder departments were further asked to make available drinking water, first aid and other amenities at the venues of activities and along the Run for Unity route. The Deputy Commissioner directed all departments to complete necessary arrangements well in advance to ensure the smooth, orderly and successful conduct of the programmes across the district.

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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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