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  • Speakers stress on transparency, collective responsibility

DODA: As part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2025, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) organized an awareness event at the Conference Hall, DC Office Complex Doda under the theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility.” 

 Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh was the Chief Guest. Among others present included SSP Sandeep Kumar Mehta; SSP ACB (DKR), Abdul Qayoom; ADC Anil Kumar Thakur; ACD Din Mohammad Afaqi; Principal GMC Dr. Rakesh Bahl, representatives of PRIs, Urban Local Bodies, members of Civil Society and departmental experts.

The Deputy Commissioner led the Integrity Pledge with the participants reaffirming their commitment to transparent and accountable governance. He emphasized on judicious and transparent use of taxpayers funds for the welfare and progress of the society, urging officials to uphold the principles of honesty and fair play in public service.

Speaking on the occasion, ADC highlighted the importance of sincerity and ethical conduct in strengthening institutions and society at large. Principal GMC, in his address, shared personal experiences and anecdotes from his school days, underscoring the lifelong value of honesty and integrity.

SSP Sandeep Kumar Mehta and SSP ACB Abdul Qayoom also addressed the gathering, stressing the need for shared responsibility to eliminate corruption and build a transparent administrative culture. 

The event also featured a PowerPoint presentation by Dy. SP Imran Malik and a documentary film on vigilance awareness, which educated participants on the role of citizens and officials in maintaining integrity in governance.

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