In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • DC, SSP empowers Swachhta Pakhwara

KISHTWAR: The second day of the Swachhta Pakhwara (Cleanliness Fortnight) under the "Suchita Sangram" initiative witnessed a series of activities across educational institutions and government offices in all 13 blocks of district Kishtwar. Senior district and police administration officers, heads of government institutions and offices, staff, sanitation workers, and prominent social figures participated enthusiastically in the day's events.

In a significant moment, Deputy Commisioner Kishtwar Dr. Devansh Yadav  along with SSP Kishtwar Abdul Qayoom, ACD Kishtwar Phulail Singh, DFO Kishtwar, and BDO Kishtwar, visited Shilaphalkam at Middle School Nagni, Panchayat Hidyal. During their visit, they paid floral tributes to the martyrs of the panchayat and participated in the Forest Department's ongoing campaign 'Ek Ped Shaheedon Ke Naam' by planting a tree. They also honored the families of the martyrs.

Various dedicated activities were carried out in line with the schedule through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Department of Education, Forest Department, Social Welfare Department, and Municipal Council authorities.

 These activities included a sanitation drive, cleanliness drive, collection and segregation of plastic waste, kitchen waste, biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste, and domestic waste, in collaboration with dedicated sanitation workers in every panchayat across the district. The collected plastic waste was handed over to the sanitation workers of the RDD for recycling.

A key highlight of the day was a class-wise quiz competition on cleanliness. Designed to educate and engage students on the importance of hygiene, the quiz tested their knowledge and encouraged the adoption of cleanliness practices in their daily lives. The day also saw various activities such as Swachhata rallies, awareness campaigns, speeches, and the Swachhata pledge, involving active participation from teachers, students, staff, and field functionaries of the aforementioned departments, along with PRIs, social personalities, and NGOs.

Similarly, under initiative "Suchita Sangram" - Ek Ped Shaheedon Ke Naam, plantation drives in schools were organized through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Youth Services & Sports Kishtwar, Education Department, and Forest Department, with massive participation of students and locals.

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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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