BUDGAM: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, inaugurated the additional accommodation Block of Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS)  Pakarpora here today. The project was completed at a cost of  Rs 1.60 crore by R&B Division, Charar-i-Sharif. After inauguration, the Speaker also inspected different blocks of the institution and had assessment of existing infrastructure.

The Speaker, on the occasion, distributed certificates among the best performing students of the institution. He assured the students that in coming days efforts would be made to establish library and a play field in the institution.

Later, the Speaker interacted with various public delegations and individuals. They put forth various issues and grievances before the Speaker and sought their immediate redressal. They also demanded school library, fencing of Wall in school premises and widening of road from Pakarpora to Pulwama.

While interacting with these public delegations, the Speaker assured them that their genuine demands will be redressed promptly. Among others, senior officers of district administration, staff members of the school, locals and large number of students were  also present on the occasion.

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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