JAMMU: “The MLAs should actively participate in the House proceedings with complete information of rules and procedures of the house, stated Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, while addressing the valedictory session of three day orientation program held for newly elected MLAs of J&K Assembly at Assembly Complex, Jammu.

The Speaker extended gratitude to all the participating members especially the newly elected members for ensuring their participation and listening patiently to the resource persons. He hoped that this orientation  programme will help the newly elected members to deeply understand the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the House. He reiterated that it is the vigilant legislature that can make executive accountable of its duties and responsibilities.

The Speaker emphasized on the newly elected members to behave in a dignified manner in the House and follow the parliamentary democracy in true letter and spirit. He hoped that the newly elected Members have taken advantage of the said training program for ensuring their effective role in the Assembly.

The Speaker also thanked the MPs and PRIDE team for conducting such orientation program. Earlier, Former MoS, Dr Satya Pal Singh, delivered lectures on  Parliamentary Privileges, Customs, Conventions and Etiquettes. Director Pride, Lok Sabha Secretariat,  P K Mallick, also delivered lectures and gave details on the literal meaning of Privileges and its scope in safeguarding the status and protocol of MLAs.

Additional Secretary, Union Ministry of  Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Satya Prakash, gave lecture on the session of NEVA, (National E-Vidhan Application) under One Nation One  Application and also highlighted the objectives of the programme. During the session, the legislators also raised their queries and question regarding Privileges and other related issues.

Lastly, Secretary J&K Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandit and P.K Mallick presented vote of thanks extending gratitude to the participating members, officers of various departments including the officers from PRIDE for making the programme successful. Later, the Speaker felicitated the MPs and PRIDE team. Director PRIDE also presented a memento to the Speaker.

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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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