PULWAMA: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today visited Pulwama and felicitated the NEET achievers and meritorious students of 10th and 12th classes of various Government Institutions from Pulwama district in a special function organized at Government Degree College (GDC), here.

MLA Pampre, Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi; MLA Tral, Rafiq Ahmad Naik; MLA Zainapora, Showkat Hussain Ganie; Principal GDC Pulwama, Director Social Welfare Kashmir, Director School Education Kashmir, Director Family Welfare and Immunization, Director AYUSH and other senior officers of district administration and education department were also present on the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, Minister Sakeena lauded the students for their outstanding performances despite challenging circumstances. ā€œYou are the torchbearers of change, and your achievements today mark the beginning of a brighter tomorrow, not only for yourselves but for the entire region,ā€ she stated.

Highlighting the role of education in shaping a resilient and progressive society, the Minister urged the youngsters to pursue knowledge with purpose and serve their communities with commitment. She also appreciated the efforts of teachers and parents who stood behind the students through their academic journeys.

The Minister underlined that the youth must be provided with the right opportunities, mentorship and resources to excel at the national and international levels. On the occasion, the Minister also distributed regularisation orders among CPWs.

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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.

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