SAMBA: In a comprehensive preparatory meeting held here today in the DC office Meeting Hall, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Samba Rajesh Sharma outlined the plan for the district-level celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on November 15. The event will honor tribal heritage and continue with a series of programs in tribal-majority blocks and villages across the district from November 15 to 25.

The celebrations aim to showcase and honor the tribal culture and legacy through the Dharti Aaba Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), engaging communities in developmental initiatives. This series of events emphasizes inclusive participation and aims to address local needs in collaboration with various government departments.

During the meeting, the DC emphasized inter-departmental collaboration, highlighting the occasion as a model of cooperative federalism. Specific instructions were issued to ensure that all arrangements for the main event on November 15 reflect the significance of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, setting a high standard for the upcoming series of events to foster community development and celebrate the tribal heritage of the region.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Champa Devi, PO ICDS Dr. Subhash Chandra, Additional Deputy Commissioner Jagdish Singh and other district and sectoral officers, all of whom were encouraged to make the event memorable by working diligently toward a successful celebration of the tribal community’s contributions and achievements.

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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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