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ANANTNAG: The District Administration Anantnag organized the Jashn-e-Chillai-Kalan cultural event  today at Wazirbagh Anantnag which aimed to promote public outreach and cultural engagement. The event also saw overwhelming participation from cultural enthusiasts & youth.

Prominent local artists including Anil Koul (popular comedy artist), Ayaan Sajad (Young Sufi Singer and Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardee), Ishfaq Kawa and Noor Mohammad enthralled & mesmerized audience while Band Pather was also part of the Jashn-e-Chillai-Kalan.

On the occasion, several departments including Agriculture, Employment, Horticulture, Tourism, Health, Handloom and Handicrafts, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, ITI etc  set up public information kiosks in which they exhibited schemes and initiatives of their respective departments.

The event also provide interface between youth & numerous companies and corporates. Moreover, a special short film showing the achievements and developmental focus of the district was also screened. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from district and sectoral officers, students, locals, cultural enthusiasts and distinguished dignitaries.

During the event, district level winners of various online competitions held by the Department of Information and Public Relations recently on Republic Day 2025 including the Patriotic Song Singing Competition, Draw you favourite Freedom Fighter Competition, and the Essay Competition were also felicitated.

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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