UDHAMPUR: District Administration Udhampur today organised a mega Tiranga rally under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, jointly flagged off by DIG Udhampur–Reasi Range, Sarah Rizvi, and Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai, from the mini stadium, Town Hall, Udhampur.

DDC Chairperson Udhampur Lal Chand, Additional District Development Commissioner Rajinder Singh, DDC members, Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh, PO Poshan Subash Dogra, GM DIC Kishore Singh Katoch, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr Umesh Shan, other district officers, prominent citizens, civil society members, students and the public attended the event.

Hundreds of school children, staff members, civil and police officials and citizens carried the National Flag and chanted patriotic slogans. A 1,600-metre-long Tricolour symbolising unity and national pride was carried by participants through Bus Stand, MH Chowk, Devika, Shiv Nagar and Dak Bungalow, culminating at Tiranga Junction, Omarah Morh.

Addressing the gathering, the DDC Chairperson and Deputy Commissioner said the rally aimed to spread awareness about Har Ghar Tiranga and emphasised celebrating Independence Day with patriotic spirit while honouring martyrs, freedom fighters and the contributions of the nation’s founders.

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.

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