RAJOURI: On the 15th day of the ongoing Sewa Parv being celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 2025, multiple welfare-oriented, awareness and community engagement activities were organized in Rajouri district under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma.

Marking National Blood Donation Day, a blood donation camp was held at Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri. The event saw participation from medical staff, including Dr. Javed, Deputy Medical Superintendent, along with staff members Showket and Mehroz, who donated blood in the presence of Dr. Iram Choudhary, HoD Blood Bank. The initiative reinforced the message of ā€œRakht Daan Maha Daan,ā€ spreading the spirit of humanity and service. A similar blood donation camp was also organized by the Municipal Committee Nowshera.

The Animal Husbandry Department carried out a cleanliness drive at the Livestock Development Centre (LDC) Batha and organized an awareness programme at village Badi Darhal, focusing on livestock care and departmental schemes for farmers’ welfare.

At the Sericulture Complex, Solki, the Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) organized an awareness programme highlighting sericulture development schemes. The programme also featured a plantation drive and special cleanliness campaigns, furthering the message of environmental conservation and sustainable development.

Adding a cultural and sports flavour to the day, the Sports Department of GDC Thannamandi, under the supervision of Dr. Ather Aziz Raina and guidance of Principal Dr. Farooq Ahmed, organized a series of indoor and outdoor tournaments. Competitions in carrom, table tennis, badminton and cricket were held, engaging youth and promoting physical fitness along with community bonding.

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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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