• 160 locations to host variety of activities

RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today rolled out the activity plan for the Sewa Parv 2025 campaign in the district. Addressing a press conference, he informed that the campaign will commence on 17th September and culminate on 2nd October 2025. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that the campaign aims to spread the spirit of service, community participation, and cleanliness. ā€œSpecial focus has been laid on Swachhata drives, community plantation drives and hosting of health camps across the district,ā€ he added.

He further informed that 160 locations have been identified for tomorrow’s activities where Government Degree Colleges, schools, Rural Development Department officials, and local communities will participate in plantation drives, Swachhata rallies, and awareness events. The main objective is to ensure active public participation at all levels and spread the message of the campaign.

Listing the inaugural day activities, he said medical camps will be organized at four locations where dieticians and specialists will provide free health check-ups and consultations to the locals. Similarly, financial inclusion camps will also be held at other four locations to create awareness about government schemes and financial services.

The Deputy Commissioner further stated that the government offices across the district will also undertake special cleanliness drives. A variety of activities have been planned till the end of the campaign on October 2, which coincided with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He urged the citizens of Rajouri to actively participate in the campaign and contribute towards making the district cleaner, greener, and healthier.

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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