• DC Kathua calls for nurturing ambitions of girl students

KATHUA: Department of Social Welfare, Kathua organised a Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) awareness programme at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV), Basohli, today. Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma, presided over the function. Among others present included Additional Deputy Commissioner Basohli, Pankaj Bhagotra; District Social Welfare Officer, Varun Kumar Choudhary, CDPO Basohli; Tehsildar Basohli; Principal-cum-ZEO Basohli; TSWOs of Kathua and Hiranagar, besides the staff of SANKALP–HUB, Mission Shakti Kathua.

The programme featured cultural performances by the students. Niharika, a class 8th student, recited a poem highlighting the importance of saving and educating the girl child. The students also presented a traditional Dogri dance which was widely appreciated.

Interacting with the students, the DC emphasised the importance of education in shaping a confident, capable and self-reliant generation of young women. He encouraged the girls to dream big, remain focused on their goals and make the best use of the facilities and opportunities being extended by the government for their overall development. He also listened patiently to the aspirations and demands put forth by the students and assured them of all possible support from the district administration in their pursuit of academic and career excellence. On the occasion, school bags, notebooks, tiffin boxes and water bottles were distributed among the students.  

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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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