GANDOH (DODA): Government Higher Secondary School (HSS) Gandoh organized a grand felicitation ceremony to honour the meritorious students and their proud parents for the outstanding performance in the recently declared Class 10th and 12th examination results.   Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Arun Badyal was the Chief Guest. He appreciated the students for their hard work, determination, and consistent efforts. Students securing distinctions and first divisions were presented with appreciation certificates and mementos to acknowledge their academic excellence and to inspire them for future achievements.

Adding a cultural touch, students and faculty members presented vibrant performances that showcased the diverse talents within the school. The program witnessed enthusiastic participation from parents, teachers, and community members, creating an atmosphere of pride and collective celebration of educational success.

Welcoming the guests, the School Principal Mohammad Ayub Sheikh projected different demands for strengthening the school’s infrastructure. He urged the authorities for the transfer of Health Department-owned land to the Education Department for the construction of a dedicated school building, highlighting the challenge of accommodating increasing student enrolment.

The program proceedings were smoothly conducted by Pardeep Kumar, Senior Lecturer (Urdu). Among the notable attendees were SDPO Gandoh, Tehsildar Gandoh, and former Sarpanches Baldev Singh and Ishrat Ali, along with the teaching and non-teaching staff of the institution.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here