SHOPIAN: In continuation of the ongoing celebrations marking 150 years of National Pride, ‘Vande Mataram’, a series of events were organized today across all blocks of District Shopian with great enthusiasm and patriotic zeal. The events were coordinated by the Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Chief Education Officer, Assistant Commissioner Development, respective BDOs of Ramnagri, Shopian, Kanjulliar, Chitragam, Imamsahib, Zainapora, Kaprin, Keller and Hermain.

Principals and staff of various Higher Secondary Schools took a leading role in organizing activities under the Vande Mataram theme. Among the Institutions that actively participated, were HSS Zainapora, HSS Imamsahib, GHSS Shopian, HSS Kellar, HSS Narpora, HSS Hermain, HSS Kaprain, HSS Kanjulliar and HSS Ramnagri. The schools held cleanliness drives, paintings, beautification initiatives around public buildings, walls, main roads, symbolizing respect for the national song and love for the motherland.

Students, teachers, members of the Panchayati Raj Institutions also took part in awareness campaigns and cleanliness drives promoting Swachh Bharat Abhiyan ideals in connection with the celebration. Patriotic songs, speeches, interactive sessions were conducted to educate students and the general public about the historical cultural significance of Vande Mataram in India’s freedom struggle and national unity.

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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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