BANDIPORA: In connection with the celebration of International Girl Child Day 2025, SANKALP Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW) Mission Shakti,  Social Welfare Department ( SWD) Bandipora in collaboration with the Education Department, today organised a series of activities at Sumbal to promote empowerment, leadership, and safety among girls.

The celebration was held in line with this year’s global theme “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis.” Awareness sessions were conducted by Gender Specialist and Financial Literacy Specialist, who sensitized students about various government welfare schemes, legal rights, health, and financial literacy for girls. The school faculty also delivered motivational talks and lauded the efforts of the Social Welfare Department Bandipora in advancing women and child welfare initiatives.

To encourage physical fitness, confidence, and resilience among girls, sports and self-defence activities were also organised on the occasion. Free sports uniforms were distributed among students, followed by a badminton tournament among girl students of Sumbal area, aimed at promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. Experts from Star Sports Academy conducted self-defence and kickboxing training sessions, equipping girls with essential safety skills and confidence-building techniques.

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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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