UDHAMPUR: As part of the ongoing Vigilance Awareness Week, an awareness session was today organized by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for officers and officials of the JPDCL at the Conference Hall, DC Office Complex Udhampur. Superintending Engineer, JPDCL, Sunil Dutt Pandoh graced the occasion as the chief guest.

At the outset, DySP Gurmeet Singh delivered a detailed PowerPoint presentation on corruption and its adverse effects on society. He sensitized the participants about the functioning of the Anti-Corruption Bureau and urged everyone to refrain from engaging in any corrupt practices. As part of the event, participants were introduced to the Kahoot App and registered themselves on the platform. A short film highlighting the achievements and initiatives of the Anti-Corruption Bureau was also screened on the occasion. He further emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in eradicating corruption and promoting transparency in governance.

 Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest, underscored the importance of creating widespread awareness among the masses to combat corruption, the major impediment to national development. He stressed the need to strengthen moral and ethical values in society and urged individuals to uphold integrity in both personal and professional life.

Several other speakers also shared their views on the objectives of Vigilance Awareness Week, highlighting the need for moral integrity, ethical governance and the pivotal role of government employees in eliminating corruption from all spheres of life.

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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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