• Overwhelming participation seen for National Harmony & Unity

SHOPIAN: In prelude to the National Unity Day, which is being celebrated on October, 31 every year in honour of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a Run for Unity was today held jointly by District Administration and District Police.

The run saw an overwhelming response from the public and officials who converged at Amusement Park Padpawan to take part in the Mini Marathon, which was flagged-off by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar. From Padwapan, the Unity Run traversed the historic Mughal Road, along the Rambaira and culminated at the Helipad Shopian, where DC addressed the gathering.

The event is dedicated to promote national unity and reaffirm commitment to national integrity and social harmony, and it reminds us of the valuable sacrifices made by the people for the integration of the country, DC said on the occasion. ADDC, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone, ADC, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz, Additional SP, Tehsildar, Shopian and all district and sectoral officers and police were present.

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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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