SHOPIAN: On the occasion of National Girl Child Day, the Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women (SHEW) Shopian today organised a special awareness and welfare programme at the District Hospital, Shopian with the objective of promoting the value, dignity and education of the girl child. The programme was graced by the Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Shopian, Dr Javaid, who attended as the Chief Guest.

On the occasion, baby girl kits were distributed among mothers who gave birth to baby girls at the hospital today and the mothers were encouraged and congratulated as a gesture of support for families welcoming girl children.

While addressing the gathering, the Medical Superintendent highlighted the importance of the girl child in society and stressed that girls must be provided equal opportunities in education, health and overall development. He emphasized that educating girls is the foundation of a progressive and empowered society and urged parents and the community to nurture and support their daughters with pride and responsibility.

The programme was organised under the directions of the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), Shopian, Ibrar Hussain Mirza, who has been actively promoting initiatives focused on women empowerment and child welfare across the district.

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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