JAMMU: Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma today met the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhawan, Jammu, to strongly raise the long-pending demand of age relaxation for combined competitive examination aspirants across Jammu & Kashmir.

Sharma conveyed that a large number of aspirants and delegations have been approaching him for several weeks, seeking intervention on the issue of upper-age relaxation in various recruitment processes. He informed the Hon’ble LG that many aspirants have also mailed their concerns, highlighting the difficulties they face due to age restrictions and repeated delays in recruitment cycles.

During the meeting, Sunil Sharma presented the collective concerns of youth and urged the Hon’ble LG to sympathetically consider granting age relaxation, keeping in view the aspirations of thousands of candidates.

The Hon’ble LG gave a patient hearing to the matter. Sharma expressed hope that the administration will take a positive decision to safeguard the future of deserving aspirants. He assured the youth that he will continue to follow up the issue until a favourable outcome is achieved.

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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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