GHAGWAL: Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Ghagwal, K. S. Bali conducted inspections of multiple educational institutions across the subdivision today to assess educational quality and infrastructure.

The inspection covered Government Girls High School Ghagwal, Degree College Ghagwal, and Government High School Jatwal, where the SDM engaged directly with students and faculty to evaluate teaching methodologies and campus conditions.

During the visits, SDM Bali identified several areas requiring immediate attention, including the poor condition of sanitation facilities at Government Girls High School. The SDM also addressed student absenteeism at Degree College Ghagwal, directing the Principal to investigate and implement corrective measures.

At Government High School Jatwal, Bali personally observed classroom teaching, assessed mid-day meal quality, and encouraged students to remain focused on their academic goals.

"Quality education is non-negotiable," stated SDM Bali while issuing strict instructions to all headmasters. "Revenue officers will now conduct periodic assessments of punctuality and mid-day meal quality across all schools in the subdivision." The inspection team included Tehsildar Ghagwal, Shakeel Ahmad and Naib Tehsildar, Jagdev Singh.

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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