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SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting in the DC Office Complex to review the preparations for the Armed Forces Flag Day. The arrangements are being coordinated by the Zila Sainik Welfare Office and activities related to Flag Day will commence from 7th December onwards.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the preparedness of various departments and noted that the Flag Day Fund is utilised to provide financial assistance to ex-servicemen, their widows and to support institutions dedicated to their welfare.

Ms. Ayushi Sudan highlighted that Samba is among the districts with the highest ex-servicemen population, with more than 43,000 ex-servicemen and their dependents residing in the district. She stressed the importance of strengthening outreach initiatives to ensure maximum public awareness regarding the significance of Flag Day.

She directed all departments to ensure that donation boxes for voluntary contributions are placed at prominent public locations. The Deputy Commissioner also instructed officers to intensify publicity drives to encourage wider public participation.

Emphasising the need for inclusivity, she reiterated that ex-servicemen and their families must receive timely benefits under various social welfare and progressive government schemes. The meeting was attended by ADC Samba Jagdish Singh, ACR Ajay Bharti and other senior officers.

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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