SRINAGAR: AN-32 Kargil Courier operated today and airlifted 41 passengers today from Jammu to Kargil, marking the last flight of the season. Kargil Courier Service started on 8th February 2025 after the closure of Zojila and airlifted in total 3192 passengers till date. 289 passengers were airlifted from Kargil to Jammu, 1370, passengers from Jammu to Kargil, 322 passengers from Kargil to Srinagar and 1211 passengers from Srinagar to Kargil till date.

The passengers have expressed their gratitude to the authorities for facilitating the airlift during the closure of Zojila pass, especially to CEC LAHDC Kargil Dr Jaffar Akhoon, MP Ladakh Haji Hanifa Jan, Commissioner Civil Aviation Ladakh, DC Kargil Srikant Balasaheb Suse, Chief Coordinator Er Aamir Ali, besides Liaison Officers, Srinagar, Jammu and Kargil, Asst Liaison Officers, Dy Coordinator Aaliya Fazal Beigh, Asstt Coordinators Md Suhail and Arshad War.

Gratitude has also been expressed to senior Officers and Pilots of Indian Air Force, Ministry of Defence, Govt of India, Director Airport Authority Srinagar and Jammu, Air India teams at Jammu Airport, AIASL teams at Srinagar and Jammu Airports, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Senior General Manager (GM) AIASL, CASO CISF Srinagar and Jammu, CO CRPF Srinagar Airport and other officers and staff of DC Office Kargil, for facilitating the movement of the stranded passengers.

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