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JAMMU: The All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC), an organization working for the welfare of the rural population, celebrated International Women's Day with great respect at the Community Hall, Kol Kandoli Temple, Nagrota. 

 The program started with prayers, creating a spiritual and peaceful atmosphere. AJKPC President Anil Sharma welcomed all the guests and participants, thanking them for being part of this special occasion. A large number of women and girls from different panchayats and villages of the Nagrota Assembly Constituency attended the event.

 As a mark of deep respect, Anil Sharma and other dignitaries washed the feet of all female participants and showered flowers on them, honoring their strength and importance in society. Speaking on the occasion, Sharma said, "Every woman is a form of 'Shakti', the power of the Goddess and deserves the highest respect." 

He also spoke about India’s history, where women have always been seen as powerful and respected. However, he expressed concern that in today’s world, women are often treated as a commodity, which is not right. He further said that Indian society has always supported women’s empowerment, but it is also important to follow our traditions and values. 

To honor the women attending the event, blankets were distributed as a token of respect. A few successful women from Jammu, who have done remarkable work in their fields, were also honored with AJKPC’s special memento as a recognition of their hard work and achievements. The event was a beautiful tribute to womanhood, spreading the message of respect, dignity, and empowerment.

Many prominent people attended and addressed the gathering, including parm adyaksh Bhvanand giri ji maharaj ( Satyaranaray mandir) Acharya Manmohan Sharma Dhram sabha simiti ke adyaksh  Sh. Aswani Khajuria  Sh. Som Datt Sharma Sh. Suraj Singh Jamwal  Pooja Sharma (program Presenter In All India Radio Jammu) Meenakshi Kesar (writer, Poet) Prof. Riya Bougal (iit) Nishi Bogwalia (youngest Girl Manager And Millionaire Qualified In  J&k ) Netra Tikoo ( Singer) Reena Sharma ( Mahila Udhyag Lijjat Papad) Anita Sharma (speech On Women's Day) Rakesh Sharma (raju).

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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