• Multiple events mark the commencement of Phase-I year-long Campaign

ANANTNAG: In sync with the national level calendar, Anantnag commemorated the 150 years of National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ today with multiple functions held across the district as part of the Phase-I year-long Campaign.

The main function was held at Town Hall Anantnag where Deputy Commissioner, SF Hamid, ADC, CEO PDA, GM DIC, ACR, ACD, Exens of various engineering wings, CEO, ARTO, DySP Hq. and other district and sectoral officers besides officials, civil society members and general public were present.

The participants listened to the live streaming of the Hon'ble Prime Minister's Speech highlighting the historical importance and current relevance of the National Song, Vande Mataram.

Addressing the gathering, the DC elaborated the significance of the National Song and called upon the participants to work with commitment and dedication in the interest of citizens, society and nation at large. He said that the Campaign will be implemented in four phases in tune with the national celebration and multiple activities will be conducted across the district in Phase-I scheduled from Nov 07 to 14 this year.

Similar events were held in Subdivisions, Tehsils, Colleges, Blocks, ULBs and other public institutions of the district where senior officers, officials, students and civil society members participated with patriotic spirit and enthusiasm.

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.

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