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ANANTNAG: As part of the ongoing District-wide Mega Enrollment Drive, a grand event was organized on the third day at High School Hapatnard in Cluster HSS Salia, Zone Aishmuqam. The campaign aimed to enhance student enrollment across educational institutions in the district.

The Chief Education Officer Anantnag graced the occasion, accompanied by Zonal Education Officer Aishmuqam, Principal HSS Salia, Headmaster HS Hapatnard, Headmaster HS Khayar, Zonal Nodal Officer Aishmuqam, and other HOIs and officials & other stakeholders from Cluster Salia and Zone Aishmuqam. Their collective participation highlighted the commitment of the education department to ensuring maximum student outreach.

During the drive, more than 150 students were enrolled on the spot, showcasing the overwhelming response and effectiveness of the enrollment campaign. The initiative is expected to significantly boost student participation and strengthen the educational framework in the region.

The Chief Education Officer Ananatnag lauded the efforts of all stakeholders involved and urged them to continue their dedicated efforts in enhancing literacy rates. He emphasized that such enrollment drives are pivotal in providing accessible education to every child in the district.

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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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