SRINAGAR: Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone, Shri V. K. Birdi-IPS, flagged off a group of students for participation in the 26th Rashtra Katha Shivir, being organized by the Shri Vedic Mission Trust at village Pransala, Upleta, District Rajkot, Gujarat.

The flag-off ceremony was held at District Police Lines, Srinagar, and was organized by Zonal Police Headquarters Kashmir. A total of 22 students from different parts of the Kashmir Valley, accompanied by three caretakers, will take part in the Shivir scheduled from December 27, 2025, to January 4, 2026. The flag off ceremony was attended by DIG CKR Srinagar Shri Rajiv Pandey-IPS, SSP Srinagar Dr. G. V. Sundeep Chakravarthy-IPS, and other senior officers.

During an interactive session with the students, IGP Kashmir highlighted the significance of such exposure programs in promoting national integration, social and religious harmony, and overall personal development. He encouraged the students to make the most of this opportunity by learning new values, gaining diverse perspectives, and creating lasting memories.

The Zonal Police Headquarters Kashmir had made comprehensive arrangements for the participants, including boarding and lodging facilities. Each student has also been provided with a customized kit containing clothing and essential items to ensure comfort throughout the journey and stay.

The 26th Rashtra Katha Shivir, hosted by Shri Vedic Mission Trust, aims to nurture youth by developing critical life skills and inspiring them through motivational and value-based sessions conducted by eminent speakers.

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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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