• Koul asks BJP activists to support needy, expand outreach in remote Kargil villages 

KARGIL: The Modi government has demonstrated a strong commitment to the development of Ladakh through various strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing governance, infrastructure, and socio-economic growth in the region, said Ashok Koul. Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh visited Kargil District accompanied by Phunchok Stanzin, President, BJP Ladakh, Tsering Mutup, President, Kisan Morcha and Thinless Chosdup, General Secretary, BJYM.

BJP executive members and the Mandal Presidents of District Kargil & Drass both headed by Mohd Ali Chandan, District President BJP Kargil along with Mohd. Ali Majaz, Chairman Hajj Committee, and Rigzin Gyurmet, Councillor LAHDC Kargil. Ashok Koul, in his address, highlighted the prominent role of BJP activists to achieve the progress and overall development of Kargil district. He necessitated the active participation of the organization at the ground level to bring in the welcome change that has been envisioned by us all.

He said that the prime motto of BJP activists is to work for the welfare of the nation and its residents, which cannot be achieved without the welfare of the needy and the neglected living at the bottom hierarchical level of society particularly in the vast and difficult territorial region of Kargil.

He called for the active engagement of the party activists to ensure the benefit of the Modi government’s public welfare schemes to the needy population. At the same time, he called for activists’ role to strengthen the organizational structure of the party and extend the party activities to every remote village of the region.

Phunchok Stanzin highlighted the role of the Modi government to develop the much-needed infrastructure, which includes development of All-weather roads to ensure all year connectivity, digital connectivity, eco & cultural tourism, educational, health, employment and entrepreneurship development in Kargil.

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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