BANDIPORA: As part of the ongoing observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada 2026, various departments and educational institutions across District Bandipora organised a series of awareness, educational, sports and community-oriented activities to celebrate tribal heritage and promote awareness about government initiatives.

Educational institutions in Zone Bandipora and Zone Quilmuqam organised painting competitions, table tennis activities and cleanliness drives, providing students an opportunity to showcase their creativity, sporting abilities and commitment towards environmental cleanliness. 

Meanwhile, the Agriculture Department organised awareness activities in Zone Aloosa and celebrated Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas along with the Khet Bachao Abhiyan at Chorwan in Sub-Division Gurez, highlighting the importance of agricultural awareness and community participation in tribal areas.

The Department of Horticulture also conducted awareness programmes in tribal villages, covering Chandaji in Bandipora and Chorwan and Badoab in Gurez. The activities witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, farmers, local residents and departmental functionaries, reinforcing the objectives of Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada through awareness, education, cultural engagement and grassroots-level participation.

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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