JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, expressed profound grief over the loss of lives and damage due to the devastating cloudburst at Seri Bagna area of Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the tragic loss of precious lives.

Sat Sharma CA, President, J&K BJP, said that the incident also caused extensive damage to property and led to the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to landslides and flash floods. He said that the BJP extends heartfelt condolences to the affected families and emphasized the need for immediate relief and rehabilitation efforts.

“The news of the natural disaster caused by cloudburst and landslide in Ramban is extremely sad. My condolences are with all the affected families in this difficult time. May God give everyone the strength to overcome this crisis”, Sharma said.

Ashok Koul, General Secretary (organization), J&K BJP, assured the affected people that the whole BJP family stands with them. He further said that the BJP activists will assist with the other relief agencies and local administration to extend all possible help to the affected families. “I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of those injured”, said Ashok Koul.

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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