RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting to review arrangements for celebration of the 80th Independence Day in the district. The Deputy Commissioner directed officers concerned to ensure arrangements are in place well in advance and outlined the celebration plan. The DC also directed SDMs to ensure similar arrangements for Independence Day celebrations at the subdivision, tehsil and institutional levels in their jurisdictions.

During the meeting, SSP Ramban Arun Gupta briefed participants on security arrangements and assured foolproof security for the event. He also offered suggestions to departments for the celebrations. SSP Traffic NHW Raja Adil Hamid presented the traffic management plan to ensure smooth vehicular movement and proper parking arrangements during the event.

Earlier, ADC Varunjeet Singh Charak gave a department-wise presentation on the preparations and outlined the roles and responsibilities of different departments. A Swachhata Abhiyan will be conducted across the district from August 1 to 14 and a plantation drive will be organised on August 14 to promote environmental awareness as part of the celebrations.

Among those present were SSP Traffic NHW Raja Adil Hamid, ACR Shokat Hayat Mattoo, SDM Ramsoo Sayed Mazahir Hussain Shah, ACD Sheraz Ahmed and officers from various civil departments, Police and CRPF. SDMs Gool and Banihal attended the meeting virtually.

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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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