RAMBAN: District Administration Ramban, under the aegis of Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, has intensified the ongoing Sewa Parv celebrations by organizing a series of activities across the district to promote community welfare, environmental protection, and social awareness. The departments and institutions actively participated to ensure inclusive outreach at the grassroots level.

Specialized health check-up and wellness camps were held at CHC Banihal, Ayushman Arogya Mandir Tethar, Chapnari, and Mahakund (Sub-division Gool) under Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan,, focusing on preventive healthcare, maternal and child health and awareness about hygiene, nutrition, vaccination, and mental well-being.

A cleanliness-cum-plantation drive was held at Mazimkund Ground, Gool as part of Swachhata Hi Seva. The officials, students, and locals termed cleanliness and plantation as essential for ecological balance and community health, urging youth to sustain these efforts.

Meanwhile, the Social Welfare Department held an awareness programs on flagship welfare schemes such as Marriage Assistance, Old Age Pension, and Widow Pension, targeting women, children, senior citizens, and specially-abled persons. Essential aids including walking sticks were distributed among beneficiaries, with officials underlining inclusivity and social justice as the core values of Sewa Parv.

The Forest Department marked the occasion with cleanliness drives across various locations, stressing the need for public cooperation to protect green cover and maintain ecological harmony. Educational institutions including GDC Banihal and GDC Gool organized anti-drug campaigns provided books and stationery to needy students, conducted cleanliness drives, painting competitions, debates, and discussions to sensitize students on their role in building a progressive society. The Rural Development Department also mobilized block-level activities under Swachhata Hi Seva, drawing enthusiastic participation from youth and local communities.

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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