RAMGARH: All Jammu and Kashmir Jat Sabha's Samba District President, Navin Choudhary, has raised serious concerns over the plight of temporary employees working in various government departments, including sanitation workers. He strongly demanded that those who have been serving for years in temporary roles be regularized without further delay. Choudhary stated, “Those who have spent their entire lives serving society and the government by performing difficult tasks like waste collection are now being met with apathy.

Many of them have retired after years of service, some without receiving any benefits. This is truly unfortunate.”He questioned, “What was the fault of these employees? Was it their honesty and dedication in helping make Jammu and Kashmir cleaner and more developed? Today, many of them are struggling even to manage household expenses, and yet the government seems unwilling to address their issues.”Choudhary urged the government to take a compassionate approach and immediately regularize eligible employees as per the existing lists.

He also emphasized the need to provide a dignified pension or relief package to those who have completed their service, so they do not face financial hardships in old age. Issuing a warning, Choudhary said that if the government fails to act swiftly, the Jat Sabha will not hesitate to launch a major agitation to fight for the rights of these employees.

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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