AKHNOOR: BJP Mahila Morcha, Jammu & Kashmir organized a Mahila Sammelan on the theme of Atmanirbhar Bharat at Pargwal, Panchayat Gurha Manhasa (Village Krishnapur–Deora), situated along the International Border in Akhnoor district. Adv. Neha Mahajan, President, BJP Mahila Morcha, J&K, chaired the Sammelan and was accompanied by Poonam Gupta, Morcha General Secretary.

Kuldeep Raj Sharma, District President, BJP Akhnoor, was also present in the Sammelan, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from Mahila Morcha workers and women from the border areas. The Mahila Sammelan was organized under the leadership of Rajni Sharma, District President, BJP Mahila Morcha, who ensured smooth coordination and effective grassroots outreach of the programme.

Addressing the Sammelan, Adv. Neha Mahajan highlighted the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, stating that women’s empowerment forms the foundation of a strong and self-reliant nation. She emphasized that through various welfare schemes, skill development initiatives, self-employment programmes, and financial inclusion policies, the Modi government has created unprecedented opportunities for women, particularly in rural and border regions.

Neha Mahajan further called for a collective resolve to strengthen women-led development and actively contribute towards building a self-reliant and developed India under the leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Kuldeep Raj Sharma said that the programme served as a strong platform to connect women with the ideals of self-reliance, confidence, and national development. Rajni Sharma presented a note of thanks to all present in the Sammelan.

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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