BARAMULLA: In a major push towards youth empowerment and employment generation, District Employment & Counselling Centre (DECC) Baramulla in collaboration with Dagger Division of the Indian Army, and several leading government and private sector organizations, successfully organized the third edition of the Mega Job Fair in Baramulla.

The two-day event witnessed an overwhelming response on its opening day, with over 1,800 job seekers participating and more than 550 candidates shortlisted, surpassing figures from previous editions. The event was attended by MLA Baramulla, Javed Hassan Beigh, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid along with the Commander Dagger Gunners.

Bringing together reputed companies, corporate houses, and skill development institutions, the job fair offered diverse employment opportunities across sectors such as information technology, healthcare, hospitality, banking, retail, manufacturing, automobiles, and marketing services. On-the-spot interviews, career counselling sessions, and skill development workshops were conducted to guide and prepare candidates for the job market. Notably, several companies from Bengaluru also conducted interviews online.

In addition, more than 15 government departments participated by showcasing various self-employment schemes and subsidized loan programs, encouraging entrepreneurship and financial independence among the youth. Addressing the gathering, MLA Baramulla, appreciated the efforts of the Indian Army, emphasizing that such initiatives play a crucial role in job creation and regional development.

The Commander Dagger Gunners highlighted the Indian Army’s commitment to community development and youth empowerment, stating that the initiative aims to provide meaningful opportunities for the talented youth of Baramulla to build a secure and prosperous future.

Among the beneficiaries,  Hazik Hilal, a recent graduate, expressed her gratitude after securing a position at Hotel Sarovar Portico. She described the job fair as a life-changing opportunity that boosted her confidence and career prospects. The Mega Job Fair concluded with hundreds of placements and numerous candidates enrolled in training and skill enhancement programs. The initiative once again underlined the Indian Army’s continued dedication to fostering peace, progress, and prosperity in Jammu & Kashmir

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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.

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