JAMMU: In a rescue drive conducted today, six minor boys were rescued from various city areas, including Gole Market, Gandhi Nagar, Apsara Road, Asia Chowk and Bikram Chowk. The rescued children, all boys, were found to be engaged in begging and child labour. After completing the necessary formalities and filing a daily diary report, the children were produced before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for rehabilitation and social integration. The rescue drive was part of the ongoing efforts to combat child labour, begging and to integrate them into normal life by the district administration.
In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

I will always remember Dr. Priya Ranjan not only as the Chairman of JK Monitor, but as a mentor, guide and elder brother whose kindness profoundly shaped my life and work. Write a tribute at In Loving Memory Ā· Dr. Priya Ranjan
When he appointed me Editor-in-Chief of JK Monitor, he never treated me as an employee, but as a younger brother, offering warmth, trust, respect and invaluable guidance. I will always be grateful for his faith in me, his encouragement and the lessons he shared.
Dr. Ranjan was a rare and noble soulāhumble, compassionate, intellectually brilliant and always willing to help others. A visionary thinker, he believed in using knowledge and abilities to make a meaningful difference. His influence lives on through the people he guided, the work he inspired and the countless lives he touched.
For me, he will always be the elder brother who believed in me and guided me with affection. I will cherish his kindness and lessons forever. May his soul rest in eternal peace. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
(Ajmer Alam Wani)

