NOWSHERA: In a significant move aimed at youth empowerment and employment generation, the Jammu and Kashmir Bank Zonal Office Rajouri marked “Big Login Day” under the Mission YUVA initiative of the J&K UT Government at a special function held today at Dak Bungalow Nowshera.

During the ceremony, 29 sanction letters were formally handed over to the beneficiaries by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Pritam Lal Thapa. The event witnessed the presence of Zonal Head Rajouri Satish Kumar, Assistant General Manager Sanjeev Datta, Mohinder Kumar, CDPO Nowshera, Kumar Gokul, BDO Nowshera, and several other bank officials and dignitaries.

Addressing the gathering, the ADC lauded the initiative and the role played by J&K Bank in the implementation of Mission YUVA. He highlighted the importance of such programs in tackling youth unemployment by encouraging self-employment and entrepreneurship. Thapa also emphasized the need for coordinated efforts between the Employment Department and JK Bank to ensure the scheme’s successful execution.

Zonal Head Satish Kumar and AGM Sanjeev Datta reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to extending all possible support to the youth under the scheme and aligned with the government’s vision of economic empowerment. The event concluded with a vote of thanks presented by Sham Lal, Manager, JK Bank Nowshera, who assured continued support from the bank to help realize the goals of Mission YUVA.

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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