POONCH: The District Administration Poonch today organized a grand celebration to mark 150 years of the National Song Vande Mataram at the DGC Auditorium Hall. The event was held in sync with the national programme led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who addressed the nation live from the Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi. Event was also streamed live from Abhinav Theatre, Jammu, where Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

In Poonch, the celebration witnessed the presence of Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma; Senior Superintendent of Police, Shafket Hussain Bhat; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Tahir Mustafa Malik; Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), Mohd Sayeed and Assistant Commissioner (Development), Shakeel Ahmed, along with other officers from the civil and police administration.

Students from Government Degree College Poonch and other educational institutions of the district participated with great enthusiasm. They delivered insightful speeches highlighting the historical significance and patriotic essence of Vande Mataram and presented soulful renditions of patriotic songs to mark the occasion.

The event concluded with the singing of the National Anthem, filling the hall with patriotic zeal and national pride. While addressing the gathering, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Tahir Mustafa Malik extended heartfelt thanks to all participants, educational institutions and officials for their active involvement and contribution in making the programme a grand success.

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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