BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, on Saturday visited Army Goodwill School Bandipora, where she interacted with students and teachers and appreciated their participation in the recently held district-level Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) Padyatra, led by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of J&K UT, Shri Manoj Sinha.

The Deputy Commissioner lauded the students for their enthusiastic participation and their impressive presentation of the National Anthem and National Song during the Padyatra. She said the students added a special spirit to the event through their confident performance, which drew wide appreciation.

As a gesture of recognition, the Deputy Commissioner presented an Appreciation Certificate to the school for its contribution to the successful conduct of the programme, and congratulated the students, teachers, and school administration for their collective efforts and commitment.

Interacting with the students, Indu Kanwal Chib encouraged them to actively take part in such activities, emphasising that these experiences play a vital role in personality development and confidence building.

Sharing memories from her own school days, she recalled how participation in cultural and extracurricular activities helped shape her personality and taught her valuable life lessons.

The Deputy Commissioner appreciated the confidence of the students and urged them to continue striving for excellence in all spheres of life. She also acknowledged the role of teachers and school management in nurturing talent, instilling values, and providing a supportive environment for the holistic development of students.

The Principal of the school, Shabnum Kousar, on behalf of the school administration, expressed gratitude to the Deputy Commissioner for visiting the institution and motivating the students through her encouraging words and recognition.

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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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