BANDIPORA: Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Bandipora, Nizam-ud-Din Bhat, on Saturday inaugurated the Udhyam Yuva Fest at Government Polytechnic College Bandipora.

The event was organized by the District Employment and Counselling Centre (DECC) Bandipora in collaboration with the college under Mission YUVA and as part of Sewa Pakhwada 2025.

The fest witnessed participation from students besides faculty and officers from DECC Bandipora. Competitions in Painting, Essay Writing, Speech, and Quiz were held, providing a platform for students to display their creativity, knowledge and communication skills.

Speaking on the occasion, MLA Bandipora congratulated the winners and lauded the efforts of the organizers. He encouraged students to actively pursue skill development, entrepreneurship and career planning for a brighter future.

A felicitation ceremony was also held on the occasion, wherein winners were awarded prizes and certificates by MLA Bandipora, Assistant Director Employment Bandipora, and the Principal of Government Polytechnic College.

The fest also featured awareness and guidance sessions. Resource persons including Career Counselling Officer, Employment Department delivered lectures on entrepreneurship, career opportunities, Mission YUVA programmes and employment initiatives. A Resume and Start-Up Clinic was also conducted to equip students with practical skills.

The event was attended by the DDC Vice Chairperson Bandipora Kousar Shafeeq, Principal Government Polytechnic College Bandipora, Assistant Director Employment Bandipora, and other dignitaries. The two-day fest concluded on a positive note, reinforcing the importance of youth empowerment and participatory initiatives under 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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