RAMBAN: Sub-Divisional Magistrate Gool Imtiaz today chaired a meeting to review arrangements for the Independence Day 2026 celebration in Sub-Division Gool. The SDM directed all departments concerned to ensure comprehensive arrangements at the main venue, Government Higher Secondary School Ground Gool.

The Rural Development Department was directed to maintain sanitation at the venue and surrounding areas, the Power Development Department to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply and illumination of important government buildings and the main venue, the Information Department to install the public address system and ensure media coverage, and the Jal Shakti Department to provide drinking water for participants and visitors.

The Police Department was directed to make security arrangements, regulate traffic and establish parking facilities. Block Medical Officer Gool was instructed to deploy medical teams, keep ambulances on standby and ensure emergency healthcare services throughout the event.

Among those present were Tehsildar Gool Harjeet Singh, SDPO Gool Kuldeep Raj, Naib Tehsildar Gool Intekhab Ahmed, other Naib Tehsildars, Principal HSS Gool Manzoor Ahmed, BMO Gool Dr Mohd Iqbal, Treasury Officer Gool Shokat Ahmed Bhat, AEE PWD Parvinder Singh and representatives of all line departments.

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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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