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BANDIPORA: As part of the ongoing Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign, the District Administration Bandipora organised quiz competitions at various educational institutions across the district on Sunday, with active participation of students and teaching staff.

The quiz competitions were held at Iqbal Memorial Secondary School, Ajas; Government Higher Secondary School, Ajas; RP School, Nadihal; Noori Illahi Secondary School, Asham Sumbal; GHSS Dawar, Gurez; HS Buglandar; BHS Onagam; HSS Mantrigam; HSS Aloosa and other participating institutions.

The competitions witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, with quiz rounds focusing on themes related to India’s freedom struggle, national symbols, patriotic values and the country’s rich national heritage. At Noori Illahi Secondary School, Asham Sumbal, students participated in four teams named after prominent freedom fighters.

The activities provided students an engaging platform to enhance their knowledge about the nation’s history and freedom movement while promoting patriotism, unity and a sense of national pride among the younger generation.

The quiz competitions formed part of the district-wide Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 celebrations, being observed from August 09 to August 17. The campaign is being organised with a range of patriotic and public-participation activities across the district in connection with the 150-year commemoration of “Vande Mataram”, encouraging people, particularly youth and students, to connect with the country’s national spirit and heritage.

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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.

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