KUPWARA: 12th International Day of Yoga was celebrated today across district Kupwara with great enthusiasm and fervour. Events were held across multiple venues in the district, reflecting the growing awareness and commitment to a healthy lifestyle through yoga.

The main event was organized at  Galizaoo Stadium Kupwara, where hundreds of participants, including school children, government officials, health workers, security personnel, and yoga enthusiasts, performed common yoga protocol as guided by trained instructors. The session was led by expert yoga trainers, who emphasized the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of regular yoga practice.

Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse was the chief guest on the occasion. The DC along with SSP Kupwara, Syed Al Tahir Gilani; ADC Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad; ACR, CPO and other District and Sectoral Officers participated in the main Yoga event.

A major Yoga event was also witnessed at Town Hall Handwara in which hundreds of people including officers, students and locals took part actively in the event. ADC Handwara, Javed Naseem Masoodi presided over the event.

Similar yoga sessions were held simultaneously at tehsil headquarters, educational institutions, and health centers across the district, ensuring widespread participation. Awareness campaigns, poster exhibitions, and motivational talks were also part of the celebrations. The International Day of Yoga, celebrated annually on June 21st, aims to raise global awareness about the many benefits of practicing yoga. 

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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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