ANANTNAG: A vibrant ‘Run for Unity’ event was held in Anantnag today as part of the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations. The event was flagged-off by the Chairman, District Development Council (DDC), Yousuf Gorsi and the Deputy Commissioner Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid from Sarnal. The run concluded at Tika Bagh where the Deputy Commissioner later administered the Unity Pledge to the participants.

Hundreds of enthusiastic participants, including students, youth, and persons from all walks of life took part in the run. The event is a part of the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations which falls on the 31st October, the birth anniversary of Vallabbhai Patel and celebrates his contributions to the country. Notably, the union government had announced in the year 2014 to observe 31st October each year as the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

The objective was to provide an opportunity to reaffirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand the actual and potential threats to the unity, integrity and security of our country. While administering the Unity Pledge to the participants, the Deputy Commissioner thanked the participants and spoke on the significance of the day. Notably, more programmes have been planned by various departments in Anantnag to celebrate the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and to spread its message.

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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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