JAMMU: The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Jammu today organized a Guidance and Counselling Camp at PM SHRI Higher Secondary School- Khanna Chargal. The programme focused on Mental Health Awareness, Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026 and Career Guidance, with special emphasis on Chartered Accountancy (CA) as a career option.

Head of Department and a well-known psychologist Dr. Romesh Kumar conducted an interactive session, with deliberations centered on positive mental health and exam stress management. He shared practical, evidence-based strategies to manage academic pressure and motivated participants to register for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, highlighting the role of emotional preparedness and constructive dialogue in examinations.

To strengthen experiential learning, fellows from the Piramal Foundation facilitated hands-on activities focused on Social Emotional Ethical (SEE) Learning, enabling students to develop self-awareness, empathy, and ethical decision-making skills.

The career guidance segment was led by CA Anuj Mahajan, representing the ICAI Jammu & Kashmir Chapter Committee on Career Guidance. The expert delivered a comprehensive session on Chartered Accountancy as a career, covering eligibility, course structure, required competencies, and future professional opportunities.

Lecturer Sunny Mehta briefed the students on Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 and various ways in which they can cope with exam stress and life beyond academics. Rajni Devi( Teacher) also talked about the vitality of mental health and  scheduling activities based on priorities to stay away from stress.

Appreciating the efforts of the Counselling Cell, DIET Jammu Principal  R. G. Dogra encouraged the organizers to host similar programmes in rural schools, in alignment with the Supreme Court guidelines, Manodarpan and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The Principal of PM SHRI HSS Khanna Chargal expressed gratitude to the DIET Jammu team for inspiring students and teachers through this meaningful initiative.

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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following 👇

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