JAMMU: A large number of people from all walks of life participated in the Maha Tiranga Yatra held in Jammu from Gulshan Ground, PHQ to Hari Singh Park. The Yatra was flagged off by Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, in the presence of dignitaries.

Member Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma, MLAs Arvind Gupta and Vikram Randhawa, DDC member Taranjit Singh Tony, IGP Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti, Commissioner JMC Dr Devansh Yadav, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Dr Rakesh Minhas, DIG Shiv Kumar Sharma, SSP Jammu Joginder Singh, members of civil society, students, school staff and the general public participated in the event.

Elected representatives, civil society members, students and teachers carried the Tricolour while chanting ā€œBharat Mata ki Jaiā€ and ā€œVande Mataram,ā€ reflecting a strong sense of national pride.

Participants also took a pledge to maintain cleanliness, use resources judiciously and contribute actively to national development. Dignitaries planted saplings at Hari Singh Park to promote conservation of nature. The Yatra concluded with patriotic songs by students, who also performed a dance to mark the Independence Day celebrations.

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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