BHADERWAH: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Bhutyal today chaired a meeting here at the Dak Bungalow to review and finalize the necessary arrangements for the celebration of   Independence Day 2026, in the Sub District.

Detailed discussions were held on seating arrangement, security, traffic regulation, drinking water and power supply, sanitation, first-aid, fire & emergency and issuance of invitation cards.

The ADC informed that the main function would be held in the premises of New Bus Stand, where the Chief Guest would unfurl the National flag at 8:55AM, followed by a march past parade by contingents of JKAP, NCC, Senior division, NCC, Junior division and tiny platoons from government and private schools.

Students from various schools will also present cultural programmes on the occasion. Officers were instructed to illuminate government buildings and offices.  It was also decided that the day shall start with the playing of Shenai Vadan by the Information Department Bhaderwah.

The ADC directed the officers of PHE, PWD, PDD, Health and Police department to make adequate arrangements for the smooth conduct of the National festival. Municipal committee was asked to maintain cleanliness in the town as well as at the venue.

The meeting was attended by Principal Government Degree College Bhaderwah, Divisional Manager, JKFDC, Dy-Comdt 33Bn CRPF, SHO, Executive Engineer, Irrigation and Flood Control, Tehsildar Bhaderwah, Child Development Project Officer, Block Medical officer, Live Stock Development Officer, Principal Boys Higher secondary school, Executive Officer Municipal Committee, Zonal Education Officer, Zonal Physical Education Officer, Jal Shakti Department, PMGSY Department, JKPDCL Department and representatives of various other departments were also present in the meeting.

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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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