JAMMU: Director School Education Jammu Dr. Naseem Javaid Chowdhary has extended his warm and heartfelt New Year greetings to the students of the Jammu Division, their parents and the entire teaching fraternity.

In his message, Dr. Chowdhary remarked that a New Year is not merely a change of date, but a quiet pause—an opportunity to look back with gratitude and step forward with renewed resolve. He noted that classrooms, corridors and playgrounds across the Jammu Division have witnessed a year of perseverance, learning and silent courage, carried collectively by students eager to grow, teachers steadfast in purpose and parents unwavering in faith.

Lauding the teaching fraternity, the Director described teachers as the unseen architects of the future—those who light lamps without counting the cost of their own oil. He acknowledged parents as equal partners in education, whose sacrifices and trust give strength to every lesson taught and every dream pursued.

Addressing students, Dr. Chowdhary urged them to enter the New Year with discipline in effort, humility in success and honesty in ambition, reminding them that education is not a race for marks alone, but a lifelong journey toward wisdom, character and responsibility.

Reaffirming the commitment of the School Education Department, the Director stated that the coming year would continue to focus on strengthening academic standards, nurturing inclusive and safe learning spaces and ensuring that no child is left behind in the pursuit of knowledge.

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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