SAMBA: The office of Assistant Director Handloom Samba on Saturday organised a comprehensive one-day exhibition and awareness camp at Samba Fort, highlighting the region's rich handloom and handicraft traditions. The event aimed at supporting and empowering local artisans and weavers, was presided over by Director of Handicrafts and Handloom Jammu Suraj Prakash Rukwal.

More than 150 artisans and weavers participated in the event, which served as a crucial platform for recognizing and supporting local craftsmanship. In a significant move to boost the handloom sector, Director Rukwal distributed sanction letters to beneficiaries under various departmental schemes, including Credit Card Scheme, PM Weaver Mudra Scheme and additional Financial Support Schemes.

As part of the initiative, Charkhas (spinning wheels) were also distributed to Handloom Cooperative Societies, further strengthening the local handicraft ecosystem. The Chief Guest lauded the exceptional Handloom products showcased by the weavers and strongly encouraged more individuals to embrace these traditional crafts as a means of creating sustainable livelihoods. This event underscores the government's commitment to preserving and promoting local handicraft traditions while providing economic opportunities to skilled artisans.

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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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