• Budgam and Jammu leaders highlight power amnesty, healthcare upgradation, and infrastructure demands; LG assures prompt action on public concerns

JAMMU: Sh Nazir Ahmed Khan, Chairman, District Development Council Budgam called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today. He submitted a memorandum of demands to the Lieutenant Governor pertaining to various issues of public importance including extension of Power Amnesty scheme, uninterrupted power supply during the holy month of Ramzan, upgradation of Hospital building at Soibug Budgam, establishment of Mini Secretariat in Budgam, etc. The Lieutenant Governor assured Sh Nazir Ahmed that appropriate action will be taken to address the genuine issues projected by him.

Shri Mohammad Iqbal Ahangar, Chairman, OBC Welfare Association J&K UT called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today. He apprised the Lieutenant Governor of various development issues of Dooru and Verinag including establishment of Maternity and Child Care Hospital Dooru and upgradation of PHC Verinag. A delegation of Shopkeepers of multi-tier parking General Bus Stand Jammu led by its President Sh Vishal Mahajan also called on the Lieutenant Governor.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here