UDHAMPUR: District Administration Udhampur today kick-started Sewa Parv 2025 with a series of activities and awareness camps organized across the district under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai. The departments conducted cleanliness and Plantation drives, health check-up camps, education-focused programs and capacity-building workshops, starting with a  Swachhta pledge.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner said that the primary objective of celebrating Sewa Parv 2025 is to promote the spirit of selfless service, social responsibility, and community participation. She appealed to the public and stakeholders to actively participate and join hands with the District Administration to ensure the successful implementation of the campaign. 

Meanwhile, a major cleanliness drive was conducted at the sacred Devika River under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai. Volunteers, comprising students from different schools and sanitation workers of the Municipal Council Udhampur cleaned the riverbanks and adjoining areas. Awareness messages were conveyed through posters and slogans on cleanliness, responsible waste disposal, and conservation of the river.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here