• Top officials direct robust arrangements, mass participation & strict adherence to flag code across Jammu Division

JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police Bhim Sen Tuti today reviewed the preparations for the Tiranga Yatra and Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in the Jammu Division.

The meeting was attended by IG CRPF Jammu, DIG Traffic Jammu, Deputy Commissioners and SSPs from Jammu Division, Secretary J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, SSP Security Jammu, and Heads of Departments and representatives from Industries, Education, Jammu Municipal Corporation, CRPF, Health, Youth Services and Sports, ULB, and RDD. The participants discussed various arrangements for the successful conduct of the events to be organised as run-up activities to the Independence Day 2025 celebrations.

The Divisional Commissioner directed the Heads of Departments to ensure proper arrangements by their respective departments, including flag distribution, participation of students, civil society members and personnel from security forces, distribution of T-shirts, refreshments, sanitation, traffic management, healthcare facilities, deployment of fire tenders and wide publicity of the activities.

He further directed JKAACL to deploy a nodal officer to coordinate with district-level nodal officers for flag distribution under the Tiranga Yatra and Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.

It was informed that the Tiranga Yatra in Jammu District will be organised on August 12. The yatra will commence from Gulshan Ground PHQ and proceed towards the back gate of Jammu University, Gujjar Nagar Tawi Bridge and culminate at Maharaja Hari Singh Park.

IGP Jammu emphasised the importance of adhering strictly to the Flag Code during the celebrations. He also directed the deployment of adequate security personnel for the events across the division.

All Deputy Commissioners were directed to ensure proper planning and security arrangements in their respective districts for the Tiranga Yatra and Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.

Further directions were issued for traffic advisories, illumination of iconic infrastructure and Government buildings and active involvement of all stakeholders, particularly school students, to ensure mass participation in the national festival celebrations.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). ā€œHis article, ā€˜When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.ā€.  Read the message here
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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following šŸ‘‡