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RAMBAN: The District Administration Ramban today commenced the “Vigilance Awareness Week, 2025” under the theme “Vigilance – Our Shared Responsibility.” Officers and officials from line departments, led by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, took the Integrity Pledge at the District Administrative Complex, marking the formal launch of the campaign.

The event witnessed the presence of SSP ACB DKR Abdul Qayoom; SSP Ramban Arun Gupta; ADC Varunjeet Singh Charak; ACR Shokat Hayat Mattoo; SDM Banihal Mohammad Naseeb Bajraan, district officers, officials and prominent citizens.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized that promoting transparency and accountability in governance is a shared responsibility and a vital step towards building a corruption-free system, a key to holistic development of the nation.

Similar pledge-taking ceremonies and awareness activities were organized at the Sub-Division, Tehsil, and institutional levels across the district. The initiative aims to unite all stakeholders in spreading the message of honesty, integrity, and collective responsibility towards achieving the vision of a “Corruption-Free India for a Developed Nation.”

The District Administration Ramban has planned a series of activities and awareness events during the week-long campaign, aimed at promoting transparency, accountability and integrity in public service. 

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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