ANANTNAG: Secretary, J&K Advisory Board for Development of Pahari Speaking People, Sapna Kotwal, today conducted an extensive tour of Anantnag  to review functioning of BoysPahari Hostel.

During the tour, the Secretary expressed satisfaction over working of the hostel saying that all such facilities are being regularly monitored to ensure that these vital entities serve the best to the inmates there. She further asked the hostel management to do not compromise on quality of services including food and sanitaion being extended to the inmates.

She noted that the students were not only intellectually capable but also well-versed in basic education, benefiting from a healthy and conducive environment. She encouraged adoption of innovative methods to make the students more dynamic.

 The Secretary had an exclusive interaction with the students and staffs of the hostel who expressed gratitude to the government for the facilities being provided by the J&K PSP Board to them.

She said that the J&K PSP is committed to fulfill demands of the staff working in these hostels and assured that their issues will be taken up with the administrative department for redressal on priority basis.  The Secretary distributed blankets  among the students  of the hostel.

The hostel staff provided a detailed insight into the hostel’s functioning and other aspects. They informed that the students here are receiving healthy nutrition and have easy access to various recreational facilities being provided by the J&K PSP Board.

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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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