BANDIPORA: The World Senior Citizens Day 2025 was celebrated with great enthusiasm by JKSWM Senior Citizens Home Bandipora in collaboration with the Social Welfare department Bandipora at the Auditorium Hall of the District Drug De-Addiction & Rehabilitation Centre (DDAC), Bandipora.

The program witnessed an impressive gathering of senior citizens, members of civil society, officials from the Social Welfare department, JKSWM volunteers, and students from various schools and colleges, all coming together to honor the invaluable contributions of the elderly to the society.

Speakers on the occasion highlighted the significance of observing World Senior Citizens Day, stressing the moral and social responsibility of younger generations to ensure care, dignity, and respect for the elderly. They emphasized that senior citizens are the custodians of wisdom, values, and traditions, and society must work collectively to safeguard their rights and well-being.

Participants expressed their commitment to creating a more elderly-friendly environment, both within families and communities. The celebration served as a reminder of the collective duty towards the elderly, ensuring they live their golden years with dignity, love, and respect.

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