• Khatana strongly criticized the Omar Abdullah-led government for its failure to provide even temporary road connectivity, ensure timely restoration of water supply, and carry out proper damage assessment during past calamities.
  • MP Rajya Sabha & Senior BJP Leader Ghulam Ali Khatana Conducts Surprise Visit to Flood-Affected Areas in Samba District, including Khara Madana, Pringnal Gujjar Basti, Talab Shama, Jaiswal, Rajput Mohalla, Keuli (Katwalta), Peer Chatala Dangal, and Bari Brahmana.

SAMBA: Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Ghulam Ali Khatana today paid a surprise visit to the flood-affected areas of District Samba to assess the ground situation and extend support to the affected families.

During the visit, Khatana interacted with residents, heard their concerns firsthand, and assured them of timely relief and rehabilitation measures. He emphasized that no effort will be spared in ensuring immediate assistance and long-term restoration for the affected population.

The MP was accompanied by officials from departments including Tehsildar, PWD (R&B), Rural Development Department (RDD), Flood & Irrigation Department, Power Development Department (PDD), Agriculture Department, Revenue Department, Jal Shakti (PHE), Police Department, Food & Civil Supplies Department, PMGSY, Education Department, Social Welfare Department, Forest Department, SDRF, Sports Department, ICDS, and Health Department.

Political leaders and local representatives present during the visit included Ch. Mushtaq Inqalabi, National Secretary Tribal (BJP); Former BDC Arshad Begum; Adv. Ch. Mohd Riyaz and Sulaman; Mandal Pardhans Tara Chand, Ram Saroop, Bansi Lal Chand, Choudhary, Molvi Noor, Hasan Mohd, Mohd Yonas, and Baripul Singh; and Riyaz Ahmed (BJP).

Reaffirming the Centre government’s commitment to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the people in times of crisis, Khatana assured that both short-term relief and long-term rehabilitation measures will be expedited.

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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