• Urged Omar Led government to give special focus for development in this areas

JAMMU: Addressing a series of workers meetings of Tara, Janka, Dansal, Bagga, Badsoo and saleh areas. Mrs. Shamim Begum  Candidate 77- Nagrota Assembly Constituency said that  the Kandi Belt of Bhalwal and Mathwar has been completely ignored by the LG administration, exposing its discriminatory and step-motherly attitude towards the rural and hilly areas of Jammu despite repeated appeals by the people, the administration has failed to address the long pending issues of drinking water scarcity, poor road connectivity, health and education infrastructure and unemployment in these backward belts.

The L.G regime, acting under the directions of the BJP-led Centre, has turned a blind eye towards the genuine grievances of the residents of these areas, Instead of focusing on development and welfare, the administration is busy in publicity and hollow promises.

The Omar led Government, on the other hand, always gave special attention to the upliftment of neglected regions, including the Kandi belt by launching various schemes for roads, irrigation, and rural development. The Present dispensation has reversed that progress and pushed the people of these areas towards despair and deprivation.

 Shamim Begum  strongly urge the Government to immediately take concrete steps for the development of Bhalwal and Mathwar ensuring adequate budgetary allocation, infrastructure improvement, and implementation of employment schemes for the local youth. Neglecting these regions any further will only widen the gap between the administration and the people.

Among those who were present included: Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell,Abdul Gani Teli Chairman OBC Cell,  Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone, Kuldeep Sharma, Mehmood Rizvi Advocate  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.

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