• Plantation drives organised under ‘Sawa Parv’

HANDWARA: Reaffirming its commitment towards public safety and community-oriented policing, Police in Handwara organised Women’s Self-Defence Awareness Programme at GHSS Villgam. Besides, plantation drives were also organised in jurisdiction of PS Handwara.

Women’s Self-Defence awareness programme was organised at Government Higher Secondary School, Villgam. The programme was aimed at sensitising young women about the importance of self-defence and equipping them with the confidence and knowledge to protect themselves in adverse situations. Officers delivered awareness lectures, highlighting various safety measures and preventive techniques that women can adopt in their daily lives, besides they were encourage to stay alert, be proactive, and make use of available legal and institutional support whenever required.

Moreover, Police organised Plantation Drives under ‘SAWA PARV’ at Police Station Handwara and Government Higher Secondary School, MH Pora, in close coordination with the Forest Department. During these drives, a large number of saplings of different varieties were planted within the premises of the police station and the school. Police officers/officials, officials from Forest Department, students, and staff members actively participated in these programmes.

Police reiterated its commitment to continue organising such drives under its ongoing community outreach, awareness and public welfare measures, thereby strengthening the bond between police and the people while safeguarding the environment.

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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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