• MLA Dooru Shahabad presides over as chief guest; Says, we must empower youth through quality education & embrace new-age learning solutions

ANANTNAG: In order to honour the outstanding achievements of meritorious students from class 9th to 12th, NEET qualifiers, young innovators, budding writers, and sportspersons, a grand felicitation ceremony was today organised at Government Model Higher Secondary School Dooru Shahabad. The event showcased the academic, creative and athletic excellence of the student community.

Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Dooru Shahabad, Ghulam Ahmad Mir was the chief guest on the occasion. Speaking at the event, Mir lauded the achievements of the students and congratulated the school staff for their dedication and efforts. He said that Dooru Shahabad has consistently excelled in various spheres of life and continues to produce individuals of high calibre.

He expressed his pride in felicitating the students and emphasised the importance of aligning the educational system with modern tools and innovative practices. ā€œWe must empower our youth through quality education and embrace new-age learning solutions,ā€ he remarked. Highlighting the rich legacy of Government Model HSS Dooru, MLA said, ā€œThis institution, being one of the oldest in the region, has produced eminent personalities including bureaucrats, academicians, sportspersons, and intellectuals, and continues to uphold its tradition of excellence despite challenges.ā€

Ghulam Ahmad Mir also appreciated the thought-provoking skit on drug menace performed by the students, calling it a powerful message against a growing societal evil. ā€œDrug menace is nothing less than a form of terrorism that is ruining our younger generation. We must fight it collectively, students, teachers, parents, and civil society must stand united,ā€ he asserted.

He also urged authorities to enforce stricter measures to eliminate the scourge of drugs. The MLA assured the school administration of his support in addressing infrastructural demands such as smart boards and transportation facilities. He also announced an educational-cum-interactive tour for the student team that performed the skit on the drug menace, as a token of appreciation.

Members from Civil Society and School also spoke on the occasion. Earlier, cultural performances and felicitation programmes were also held. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, parents, teachers and local dignitaries.

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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.

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