SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Masood today had an inspiring interaction with Sonika, an 11th-grade student from Government High School (GHS) Doda, who is set to travel to Japan under the prestigious Sakura Science Program. The one week programme is being organised by Union Ministry of Education and Sonika is among 21 students of the country selected for the programme.

Principal Secretary, School Education, Project Director Samgra Shiksha, senior officers of school education department, parents of Sonika, among others were also present on the occasion. During the interaction with Sonika, the Minister advised her to take maximum benefit of this opportunity to hone her talent. ā€œTake full advantage of this opportunity for your personal and professional growthā€, Sakeena Masood said.

ā€œThis unique platform will broaden your perspectives on science and innovation and help you to contribute towards technology and research in your placeā€. While engaging with officers on the occasion, the Minister underlined that the selection of Sonika will be an inspiration for all the students of Jammu and Kashmir, especially the students of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Doda, as Sonika was student of that school.

ā€œHer participation is expected to have a far-reaching impact on the educational landscape of Jammu & Kashmirā€, Sakeena Masood stated. She urged the department to  provide all possible facilities to students for their proper grooming and holistic development so that they can compete in these kind of programs. Sakeena Masood, while interacting with parents of Sonika, congratulated them for selection of their daughter in such a prestigious programme.

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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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