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KUPWARA: Vice Chairman (V.C), District Development Council (DDC) Kupwara, Haji Farooq Ahmad Mir today inaugurated two important projects in Kawari area of Block Wavoora in Lolab.

The Vice Chairman inaugurated the building of Primary School Kawari Payeen constructed under SAMAGRA by R&B Department Lolab with a project cost of Rs.39.00 lacs. In addition, the Vice Chairman inaugurated the Tribal SMART School Kawari which has been upgraded from UPS.

On the occasion Vice Chairman, DDC said that the priority of District Administration and PRIs is to secure the future of children. Smart schools in tribal and remote areas equipped with modern facilities will develop scientific temper in children and make them future-ready, besides arresting the drop-out rate, he added.

He said that these initiatives will also ensure that the members of tribal communities can keep pace with the revolutionary and rapid changes happening around them and connect them to the world.

The Vice Chairman called upon the officers to make sincere and dedicated efforts for taking the benefits of all government schemes to the targeted sections of the society. Executive Engineer, R&B Lolab, Chief Education officer, Kupwara, ZEO Khumryal and other officers were present on the occasion.

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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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