BANDIPORA: Children from Child Care Institutions (Palaash and Pareesha) Bandipora today set out on the Watan Ko Jano tour, marking the beginning of an enriching and exciting journey aimed at broadening their horizons and experiences.

The tour is part of an initiative designed to provide children with exposure beyond their immediate surroundings, helping them explore new places, understand diverse cultures, and gain valuable life experiences. Such programmes are widely recognized for promoting learning, confidence, and national integration among young participants.

Filled with enthusiasm and excitement, the children expressed their eagerness to explore, learn, and interact with new environments. For many of them, this journey represents a unique opportunity to step outside their routine lives and experience the wider world.

The District Child Protection Officer, Bandipora, extended heartfelt wishes to all the children for a safe and successful journey. Officials conveyed their hope that the tour would be both educational and memorable, contributing positively to the children’s overall development.

The initiative reflects continued efforts to empower children through exposure, learning, and meaningful engagement beyond their local surroundings. The programme is organized by the Rehabilitation Council Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, and  Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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