SRINAGAR: J&K Police today celebrated International Yoga Day 2026 with great enthusiasm across various districts of Kashmir, including Ganderbal, Bandipora, Shopian, and Sopore, reaffirming its commitment to promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, and a healthy lifestyle among police personnel and the community.

Yoga sessions were organized at district police establishments, sports venues, and police lines, witnessing active participation from senior police officers, jawans, officials, youth, students, and members of civil society. Participants performed various yoga asanas, breathing exercises, and meditation techniques under expert guidance.

The programmes highlighted the significance of yoga in enhancing physical health, reducing stress, improving concentration, and fostering overall wellness. Senior officers emphasized the importance of incorporating yoga into daily life, particularly in the demanding profession of policing, and encouraged personnel to adopt it as a regular practice.

The celebrations reflected the spirit of “Yoga for Self and Society” and reinforced the collective commitment of J&K Police towards promoting harmony, resilience, positivity, and holistic well-being. The events concluded with participants pledging to embrace healthy lifestyles and spread awareness about the benefits of yoga within 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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