JAMMU: To spread awareness about Dengue prevention and promote the message of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the Cultural Unit of the Department of Information and Public Relations Jammu today organised a vibrant cultural programme at S.D Memorial Public Higher Secondary School, Karwanda (Kot Bhalwal) and S.R.P Model High School Bhalwal.

The event featured an array of engaging performances, including folk songs, theme-based songs and patriotic numbers presented by the talented artists of the Cultural Unit, Information Department Jammu. Their energetic and informative performances inspired the audience to maintain cleanliness and adopt preventive measures against vector-borne diseases like dengue.

Adding to the enthusiasm, students of the schools also actively participated by presenting Skit and speeches on the theme, effectively conveying key messages about cleanliness, hygiene and community responsibility in controlling mosquito-borne infections. The entire programme was conducted under the guidance of Joint Director Information, Jammu and supervised by Cultural Officer, Department of Information and Public Relations, Jammu.

The event successfully reinforced the message that maintaining cleanliness and public hygiene is everyone’s responsibility and that collective efforts are essential to ensure a disease-free and cleaner society.

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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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