KISHTWAR: The 2- day Udyam YUVA Fest 2025 concluded today at Government Polytechnic Kishtwar.  The witnessed Quiz, Speech, Essay Writing   and Painting competitions drawing participation of around 60 students from across the district.  Pranjal Parihar, Umara Naz, Canna Devi, and Neelakshi Bhutyal clinched the first positions in Painting, Quiz, Speech, and Essay writing competitions, respectively, while the second positions were secured by Rajesh Singh, Shanawan Keen, Mehfooz Ahmed, and Suhani Parihar, and the third positions were bagged by Humira Nisar, Sahil Sharma, Sheetal Aryan and Arjun Kumar.

To acknowledge the talent and efforts of participants, cash prizes of ₹5000/-, ₹3000/-, and ₹2000/- were awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd position holders respectively in each category. The Udyam YUVA Fest 2025 concluded on a grand note, leaving behind inspiring performances, enriching experiences and a renewed spirit of empowerment among the youth of Kishtwar.

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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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). “His article, ‘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.”.  Read the message here