UDHAMPUR: The 16-day-long activism campaign against gender-based violence culminated in Udhampur with an awareness programme jointly organised by Udhampur Police, Social Welfare Department, and the Special Cell for Women. The event was part of the 2024 global campaign themed “Stop Violence against Women and Girls.”

The programme, held with active participation from school and college students, featured a thought-provoking act addressing the issue of violence against women. It was chaired by DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range, Rayees Mohd. Bhat, SSP Udhampur Amod Ashok Nagpure, ADC Udhampur Prem Singh and District Social Welfare Officer Kanika Gupta. Azra Parveen and Sheetal, professional social workers from the Special Cell for Women, also contributed significantly to the event.

DIG Rayees Mohd. Bhat emphasised the importance of upholding women’s rights and called on all stakeholders to work collectively towards empowering women and fostering gender equality. The campaign concluded on a hopeful note, with a call for united efforts to combat gender-based violence and create a society free from such discrimination. The event was supported by JKP Media Centre PHQ, Zonal Police Media Centre Jammu and Udhampur Reasi Range Police Media Centre.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here