JAMMU: Kidzee Playway School, Paloura, came alive with festive fervour as the campus resonated with music, colours, and cultural joy during a special Dandiya Dance Festival organised to mark the ongoing Navratri celebrations. 

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, and staff. School M.D. Mr. Sunil Bhat and Principal Mrs. Kanchan Bhat, along with the faculty, joined in the festivities, highlighting the importance of preserving India’s cultural traditions. 

Dressed in vibrant ethnic attire, the little ones of Kidzee stole the spotlight as they twirled and tapped their dandiya sticks with great excitement. Their spirited performances not only filled the atmosphere with energy but also reflected the school’s effort to provide early cultural exposure to children. 

Speaking on the occasion, the school management emphasized that festivals like Navratri are celebrated to instill values of devotion, joy, and togetherness among students. The programme mirrored Kidzee’s commitment to holistic education, where cultural celebrations are woven into the curriculum to create joyful learning experiences.

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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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