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KUPWARA: In a landmark step towards youth empowerment, Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, today inaugurated the solar-powered public Library and Reading Room at Trehgam The inauguration ceremony was attended by ACR, CPO, BDO Trehgam and Tehsildar Trehgam. 

Developed in record time by the Block Development Office Trehgam, the facility is envisioned as a hub of learning, career guidance for students and competitive exam aspirants of Trehgam.  The library, powered entirely by solar energy, ensures year-round facility with modern heating and cooling system, furniture as well as CCTVs. 

The facility will offer high-speed Wi-Fi, All-in-One PCs and premium digital learning platforms and also has offline collection of more than 300 books. Block Library will also serve as a career guidance and counselling hub, helping youth for higher education, skill development, and employment. Locals have hailed the initiative as a transformative step in youth empowerment.

DC Kupwara congratulated youths on the occasion and appreciated efforts undertaken by RDD as well as civil society members of Trehgam.He also directed concerned officers to fulfil further requirements projected by students.

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