• DC participates in Puja, Shobha Yatra

POONCH: On the eve of Shrimaan Ganesh Chaturthi, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma today paid obeisance to Lord Ganesh here at Geeta Bhawan, marking the commencement of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The Deputy Commissioner, along with devotees and members of the organising committee, performed the puja and religious rituals.

Later, a religious procession (Shobha Yatra) was taken out from Geeta Bhawan to Kalika Temple amidst devotional chants, religious fervour and enthusiasm. Upon reaching Kalika Temple, the Shri Ganesh Murti was ceremonially installed, where it will be worshipped for the next ten days as part of the religious observances. The celebrations will culminate with the immersion (Visarjan) of the Shri Ganesh Murti on September 25. The occasion witnessed enthusiastic participation of devotees, reflecting the spirit of devotion, faith, harmony and community participation.

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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.

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