SAMBA: The District Administration Samba today organised a momentous celebration at Government Higher Secondary School (Boys) Vijaypur, marking the inauguration of nationwide festivities commemorating 150 years of India’s iconic National Song, ‘Vande Mataram’. The event began with the resonant strains of the National Anthem, immediately followed by a soul-stirring collective rendition of the National Song by enthusiastic students, whose voices united to create an atmosphere charged with patriotic passion and national pride.

The celebration showcased the rich cultural tapestry of the nation through captivating group dances and stirring patriotic songs, each performance embodying the enduring spirit of unity, devotion and unwavering commitment to the motherland that Vande Mataram has inspired across generations.

In a historic convergence of local and national pride, the event was live-streamed simultaneously with the national-level inauguration presided over by the Prime Minister of India, seamlessly connecting Samba’s participants with millions across the country in a shared celebration of this timeless anthem of freedom and sacrifice.

The participants included Deputy Commissioner   Ayushi Sudan; Additional District Development Commissioner Champa Devi Thakur; Additional Deputy Commissioner Jagdish Singh, besides district officers, functionaries from the police department and an impressive assembly of dedicated teachers and enthusiastic students, all united in their reverence for this sacred song. The programme culminated with a fitting and powerful tribute to the glorious legacy of Vande Mataram and reaffirming the unshakeable spirit of patriotism that continues to bind the nation together in its journey towards progress and prosperity.

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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