JAMMU: Devan Singh former sarpanch Panchayat Rathian District Udhampur joined National Conference in presence of the Honble Minister Javed Ahmad Rana, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest Ecology and Tribal affairs and    Provincial President  Jammu Province Mr Rattan Lal Gupta at Udhampur

Welcoming Devan Singh   into the party fold, Javed Ahmad Rana  described the National Conference as a mass movement that has all along stood for the just cause of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and strived for development and progress of the J&K  with a sense of commitment.  He hoped that with the joining of Devan Singh the party would be further strengthened at the grass roots level.

 Mr Rattan Lal Gupta Provincial President Jammu Province urged the people to support the National Conference, as they believe it is the only secular party that can fulfill the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir for a brighter future for the generations to come and work towards equitable development, progress, peace and brotherhood in J&K. 

Mr Devan Singh pledged to carry forward the mission of the National Conference in transforming Jammu and Kashmir into a peaceful and progressive area with devotion and dedication.

Speaking on the occasion, Babu Rampal former minister and Central Zone President and Vijay Lochan, Chairman of JKNC SC Cell, they lauded the National Conference’s historic role in safeguarding the interests of depressed classes. They said that while the previous regime overlooked the SC community’s concerns, NC remains steadfast in its commitment to their upliftment.

Those who were present included: Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone, Ramparshotam District President Udhampur Rural, Akash Kharka District President Udhampur Rural YNC and others.  

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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