• Yoga demonstration session near Iconic Chenab Rail Bridge steals spotlight 

REASI: The District Administration Reasi, in collaboration with the AYUSH Department, celebrated International Yoga Day 2025 with great enthusiasm across the district to promote its integration into daily life to enhance individual well-being and foster a harmonious relationship with the environment as envisaged in this year’s global theme- “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”

  The highlight of the day was a special yoga session held at the ViewPoint of the iconic Chenab Rail Bridge- the world’s highest railway bridge. The main event was held at the Indoor Sports Stadium, where a large number of citizens participated in a yoga session in presence of DDC Chairman Saraf Singh Nag; Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Malik; SSP   Paramvir Singh; SSP IRP 1st Battalion Anita Sharma; ADDC Sukhdev Singh Samyal; ADC Rakesh Kumar and other government functionaries.

The live telecast of the Prime Minister’s address on International Yoga day 2025 was followed by a demonstration session led by the yoga instructor from Ayush. In her address, Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Malik highlighted the significance of yoga in fostering physical and mental well-being. She commended the well-executed yoga events held in different parts of Reasi, including the View Point Chenab Bridge, which saw enthusiastic public participation.

Earlier, Nodal officer Ayush Dr Kamal Kishore Dubey welcomed all the dignitaries. Meanwhile, parallel yoga sessions were organized at the Shrine Board Stadium in Katra and Helipad Mahore subdivision. The schools and colleges also held yoga sessions engaging students and spreading awareness of the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga.

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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.

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