JAMMU: To commemorate the supreme sacrifice of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, a grand felicitation ceremony was held today at the Town Hall, Jammu Municipal Corporation. The event was organized to honor the winners of the recently conducted online poetry competition, where the citizens of Jammu showcased their patriotic fervor and creative talent through heartfelt verses dedicated to the martyrs of March 23rd.

The ceremony was graced by a distinguished panel of officials, led by Dr.Devansh Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation and Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban). Joining him in recognizing the young talents were Subha Mehta, Joint Commissioner (R&E), JMC and Dr. Priyanka Malhotra (VAS), JMC. The competition was evaluated by an esteemed panel of judges, including Dr. Poonam Sharma, Mrs. PromilaManhas, and Mrs. Alka, who were instrumental in selecting the top performers based on their poetic depth and delivery.

The online competition saw enthusiastic participation across three age-specific categories. In the Balveer Group, ManrajKour secured the first position followed by Manya Sharma in second place. Within the Yuva Josh Group, Pankhuri Malhotra claimed the top spot while Vaishnavi earned the second position. In the RashtriyaPrerna Group, the first prize was awarded to Ankush Sharma and the second prize to AkashKatoch. In recognition of their poetic excellence, the first-place winners in each category were awarded a cash prize of â‚č5000, while the second-place winners received â‚č3000.

During the event,Dr.Devansh Yadav, personally felicitated the participants and encouraged them to continue using their creative voices for nation-building. In his inspiring speech, he emphasized that the true tribute to our martyrs lies in the active participation of the youth in social causes and that poetry serves as a powerful bridge between our glorious history and a responsible future. He praised the participants for their remarkable ability to capture the spirit of the freedom struggle, noting that such initiatives are essential to keep the flame of patriotism alive. The event concluded with the winners reciting their moving tributes, leaving the audience deeply inspired by the legacy of the heroes who gave their lives for the nation's independence.

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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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