• DC interacts with children, distributes Baby Care Kits and highlights welfare initiatives

KATHUA: National Girl Child Day was observed today in District Kathua with a grand programme organised by the Department of Social Welfare at Sports Stadium. Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma, ADDC Surinder Kumar, District Social Welfare Officer Kathua Varun Kumar Chaudhary and Child Development Project Officers of Kathua and Barnoti were present on the occasion.

The Deputy Commissioner interacted with girl children in the age group of 1 to 3 years and distributed Baby Care Kits among them. He appreciated the efforts of the Social Welfare Department and highlighted the initiatives being implemented under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme. He said that these initiatives are reaching a large number of beneficiaries across the district and are contributing significantly towards improving health, hygiene and awareness, while promoting a positive societal attitude towards the girl child.

A Mass Pledge Ceremony was also organised under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan by the District Social Welfare Office. Participants took a pledge to fight against drug menace and to contribute towards building a healthy and addiction-free society.

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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