• Education, awareness key to empowerment: DC

POONCH: The District Social Welfare Department Poonch celebrated International Girl Child Day here at Government Girls Higher Secondary School with great enthusiasm and participation from students and officials. Deputy Commissioner Ashok Sharma was the Chief Guest.   Chief Education Officer Mukhtar Manhas and numerous functionaries from the Police and Health departments also attended the event.

In his address, Deputy Commissioner Ashok Sharma encouraged girls to stay confident, aware and career oriented. He emphasized that education, self reliance and vigilance are key to empowerment, urging students to make the best use of government schemes and opportunities available to them. He lauded the efforts of the Social Welfare Department for organizing the meaningful celebration.

 Earlier, the programme began with a welcome address by District Social Welfare Officer Khalil A. Banday, who extended greetings to the guests and listed the government initiatives for promoting girls’ education, safety and empowerment.

Speakers from the Health and Police Departments delivered informative lectures on girls’ health, safety and legal rights. Students presented engaging cultural items, including skits and songs, focusing on the theme of the day.

The School Principal Anjuman Shaheen presented the vote of thanks, appreciating the presence of government functionaries and participants. Students were felicitated with tokens of appreciation, while mementos were presented to the guests. The event concluded on an inspiring note, reaffirming the collective commitment to empower and uplift the girl child in every sphere of life.

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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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