KATHUA: As part of the lead-up to the 12th International Day of Yoga, the district administration Kathua, in collaboration with District AYUSH Office Kathua today organised a yoga session at Government High School Lakhanpur under the “Yoga 365” campaign with the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”.

The AYUSH team comprising Nodal Officer IDY-2026 Dr Bodh Paul and Yoga Instructor Ankush Modeel demonstrated various yoga asanas and pranayama techniques to the participants to promote physical fitness and stress management. Additionally, a pledge was administered under the “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan” to promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

The session was conducted under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma, directions of Director AYUSH J&K Dr Ajay Kumar Tikoo and supervision of District AYUSH Office Kathua Dr Rakesh Kumar Sharma. The DC appealed to the citizens to actively participate in upcoming sessions and make yoga a daily habit for a healthier lifestyle.

As part of the ongoing campaign, upcoming yoga sessions will be held daily at 7:00 am at Dream Land Park Kathua on June 16, Birla Park Kathua on June 17, Government High School Kadyala Hiranagar on June 18, Zananna Park Kathua on June 19 and Purthu Ground Basohli on June 20. Among those present were Executive Officer Lakhanpur Prithvi Sangra and Headmaster Government High School Lakhanpur Tarsem Lal, alongside local staff and prominent citizens.

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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.

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