RAJOURI: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, and under the close supervision of District Nodal Officer Sewa Parv, Sandeep Sharma (DSEO), the eleventh day of the ongoing Sewa Parv—being observed from September 17 to October 2, 2025—was marked by a host of awareness programmes, medical camps and cleanliness drives across Rajouri district.

The Department of Sericulture organised an awareness programme at the Sericulture Complex Lamberi, acquainting the local farmers about sericulture-related schemes, including financial assistance, mulberry plantation, and silkworm rearing. The Animal Husbandry Department conducted Swachhta Abhiyan drives at the VAS Offices in Potha and Budhal and awareness programme at Palangarh to educate farmers about departmental initiatives.

A seminar themed ‘Say No to Drugs and Yes to Life’ was held at Government Degree College Nowshera to sensitise students about the rising menace of drug abuse. Meanwhile, the Health Department organised SNSP medical camps across the district, offering free consultations and health counselling to the general public.

The Labour Department hosted an awareness camp at BDO Office Darhal, highlighting the welfare schemes of the J&K Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (JKBOCWB) and sensitising workers about their entitlements under various labour laws. Additionally, Government Degree College Rajouri organised an inter-college competition, encouraging students to showcase their creativity and ideas in the spirit of community service and social awareness.

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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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