SRINAGAR:  As a part of the ongoing police flag day week, Police organised various cultural programmes, debate competitions, seminars, band shows in various districts of Kashmir Valley.

In Awantipora, the debate competitions were held at Government Degree College Pampore and Government Higher Secondary School Dadsara, witnessing enthusiastic participation from students. At both the venues, participants expressed their views with confidence and enthusiasm. 

At Govt. Degree College Pampore, SDPO Pampore Shri R.P. Singh, Principal Govt. Degree College Pampore, SHO PS Pampore and other faculty members graced the occasion and shared their valuable thoughts on the topic. Similarly, at Govt. Higher Secondary School Dadsara, SDPO Awantipora Shri Raja Majid-JKPS along with Principal of GHSS Dadsara, SHO PS Awantipora, teaching staff and others police officers attended the event.

Moreover, police organised Band Shows at Tral Adda, Awantipora Kharmod, and Pampore Chowk in honour of the Police Martyrs. During these programmes, SSP Awantipora, SDPO Awantipora, SDPO Tral, SDPO Pampore, DySP DAR, along with the concerned SHOs, were present. The events witnessed an overwhelming response from the public, with a large number of people gathering to witness the musical performances.

In Ganderbal, cultural programme was held at DPL Ganderbal in the loving memory of J&K Police Martyrs. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from school students and Artists, who performed with great zeal and passion. The lively performances reflected the rich cultural heritage of Kashmir and were met with loud applause and appreciation from the gathering. On the occasion, SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS lauded the efforts of all participants for making the event a grand success.

In Budgam, Police organized a cultural programme at Government Degree College, Charar-i-Shareif, to pay tribute to the police martyrs who laid down their lives in the line of duty. The top three performers were felicitated with trophies and participation certificates. Speaking on the occasion, SDPO Charar-i-Shareif and SHO Charar-i-Shareif reiterated the department’s commitment to maintaining public peace and urged the youth to contribute positively to nation-building while remembering the sacrifices of police personnel.

In Kulgam, police organised an "Exhibition program" in which the documentaries of valour and courage of police martyrs were displayed on the screen in front of the participants at DPL Kulgam, watched by the students of various schools of the district. Moreover, cultural programme was organised at Government Girls Higher secondary school Kulgam in which various scintillating performances were performed by the students of various schools of district Kulgam.  Moreover, Band Shows near Clock Tower Kulgam and main Market Qazigund were also organised.

During the programmes, the Band Show performers of Kulgam police played various patriotic tunes to enthral the audience and depicting the braveries of Police martyrs. At the conclusion of the event, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd position holders were felicitated with Cash Prizes and appreciation certificates for their outstanding performances.

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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.

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