UDHAMPUR: In a commendable initiative to strengthen community outreach and promote national integration, 137 Battalion Central Reserve Police Force Udhampur organised a Bharat Darshan Programme for students under its Civic Action Programme 2025–26.

A school tour for a group of 20 students and 2 teachers from Government Higher Secondary School, Garhi was flagged-off today at the premises of 137 Bn, CRPF, SRTC, Udhampur.

The event was attended by Commandant M.K. Sicon, Deputy Commandants R.L. Meena and Suresh and Dr. Manish Rundla, Medical Officer, along with school staff, students, CRPF personnel and members of the local community. The six-day educational tour aims to provide students with meaningful exposure to the rich cultural, historical and national heritage of the country.

 During the visit, students explored places of historical, cultural and educational significance in Varanasi, enabling them to learn beyond the classroom and gain first-hand experience of India’s diverse traditions. Local residents appreciated the efforts of 137 Bn, CRPF in organising this programme and urged the force to continue such initiatives in the future.

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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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