• Hails the landmark decision as a major step towards educational empowerment and inclusive development of the region 

JAMMU: Leader of Opposition, Sunil Sharma, has extended his heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, and Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, along with the entire Cabinet, for approving the establishment of a Kendriya Vidyalaya at Nagseni, Kishtwar, in addition to other significant developmental approvals announced today.

Sunil Sharma described the decision as a landmark step that fulfills a long-pending demand of the people of this far-flung region. He emphasized that the new Kendriya Vidyalaya will provide access to quality education, opening new avenues of learning and opportunity for children of Nagseni and surrounding areas.

“I am delighted to see my consistent efforts bear fruit today. This is indeed a historic step towards educational empowerment and the inclusive development of Nagseni and the entire Kishtwar district,” Sunil Sharma said. The approval of the Kendriya Vidyalaya is being hailed as a major milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen education infrastructure in remote and underserved areas of Jammu & Kashmir.

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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