JAMMU: A team of the School Education Department today flagged off Jammu students for participation in the 26th Rashtra Katha Shivir, being organized by the Shri Vedic Mission Trust at village Pransala, Upleta in Rajkot district, Gujarat.

The flag-off ceremony took place at Teacher Bhawan, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, where the students were dispatched to Gujarat in multiple batches. The first batch, comprising 45 students and 3 escort teachers, departed on December 25, 2025, followed by the second batch of 77 students and 4 escort teachers on December 26, 2025. The third and final batch, consisting of 85 students and 4 escort teachers, was flagged off today. In total, 207 students, accompanied by 11 escort teachers, are representing Jammu at this prestigious national-level camp.

During the send-off, the mentors highlighted the significance of such exposure programmes in fostering national integration, social and religious harmony besides overall personality development. The students were encouraged to seize this opportunity to imbibe new values, broaden their perspectives and cherish lifelong memories.

Comprehensive arrangements have been put in place to ensure the participants' comfort and well-being throughout the programme, including arrangements for boarding and lodging. The 26th Rashtra Katha Shivir aims to nurture youth by strengthening moral values, cultural understanding and leadership skills through motivational and value-based sessions.

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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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