GANDERBAL: Commemorating the 151st birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, observed nationwide as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, the District Administration Ganderbal today organised the main district-level commemorative function at the Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat Complex, Ganderbal. The programme featured the live telecast of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s address to the nation and marked the culmination of the fortnight-long Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada celebrations held across the district.

The programme was attended by the Programme Officer, ICDS, who was the In-charge of the overall district-level celebrations, along with the Assistant Commissioner Development, Ganderbal; Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Ganderbal; Chief Education Officer, Ganderbal; and several other district and sectoral officers.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from tribal farmers, members of tribal Self-Help Groups (SHGs), prominent tribal representatives, school students, teachers, and members of the general public.

On the occasion, students from various schools who had participated in painting and essay-writing competitions organised as part of the celebrations were felicitated. Mementos and certificates of appreciation were presented to the students in recognition of their creativity and active participation

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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