KUPWARA: The District Administration Kupwara on Tuesday organised ‘Run for Unity’ and unity pledge administering ceremony at Kupwara and Handwara to observe the ‘National Unity Day.’ The ‘Run for Unity’, aimed at commemorating the birth anniversary of the visionary leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, commenced from DC Office Kupwara and concluded at Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School Kupwara embodying the spirit of unity and togetherness that Sardar Patel passionately advocated.

The event saw participation from a diverse array of individuals, officers of District Administration including SSP Kupwara, ADDC Kupwara, ADC Kupwara, ASP Kupwara, ACR, CPO Kupwara, DYSSO and Dy. CEO, Govt employees, students, local residents, and other dignitaries. This gathering highlighted the importance of community involvement in promoting national values.

At Government Higher secondary School Kupwara, ADC Kupwara, M Rouf Rehman administered the unity pledge to the participants. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the ADC underscored the significance of observing the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. He said the day not only commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, but also re-affirms the inherent strength and resilience of the nation.

Meanwhile, to commemorate ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas,’ Handwara Police in collaboration with Sub District Administration Handwara today organized ‘Run for Unity’ events at Handwara. The ‘Run for Unity’ was flagged-off from Chotipora to Environment Hall Handwara by Additional Deputy Commissioner, (ADC), Handwara, Aziz Ahmad Rather & Sr. Superintendent of Police PD Handwara, Mir Ifroz.

The run culminated at Environmental Hall Handwara in which more than 200 participants including students from different schools of Sub Division, civil society members, security forces personnel participated with full zeal and enthusiasm.

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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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