• MC Ganderbal, RDD hold Swachhata rallies

GANDERBAL: On day eighth of the ongoing Har Ghar Tiranga (HGT) campaign, district Ganderbal witnessed an impressive wave of patriotic fervor and public participation through a series of vibrant activities held across schools, municipal wards, and panchayats. Under the Har Ghar Swachhata banner, Municipal Council Ganderbal organised extensive Swachhata drives to promote cleanliness, public participation, and a sense of national pride in the district.

A mega Swachhata Rally was flagged-off from the Mini Secretariat Ganderbal, led by the Additional District Development Commissioner, ACP, Executive Officer MC Ganderbal, and other officials. Similar cleanliness initiatives were carried out in various panchayats, drawing enthusiastic participation from sanitation workers, local residents, and youth volunteers. The initiative aims to ensure that the town and its surrounding rural areas remain clean and presentable during the nationwide celebrations.

Adding to the festive spirit, educational institutions across the district conducted a variety of tricolor-themed activities including rakhi making, rangoli, Tiranga art, painting competitions and Tiranga rallies. These events reflected the unity, creativity, and patriotic zeal of the participants. The campaign continues to gather momentum with each passing day, symbolizing Ganderbal’s collective commitment to celebrate Independence Day 2025 with pride, unity, and active public involvement.

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.

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