• Says Women can play important role in upcoming Panchayat & Urban Local Bodies polls

KATHUA:  A one-day women’s convention was successfully organized at Village Govindsar in District Kathua. The Convention was organized by Ms Koshar Parveen District President Kathua Women Wing. Mrs Bimla Luthra former MLA and State Vice President Women Wing was the chief guest.   

Addressing the gathering Mrs Bimla Luthra lauded the role of women in disseminating the party’s policies and vision effectively. She reiterated that the present government, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, remains steadfast in its commitment to Women empowerment, ensuring their active participation in the decision-making process.She assured the Women workers  that all local concerns raised during the convention would be take up the party high command.

 Mrs Bimla Luthra said that the achievements of Omar led Government in a short span of five months. “Women have received unprecedented attention with initiatives like free travel in government buses, enhancement of Girls marriage assistance Rs 50000/= to Rs 75,000/=, free 200 power units for AAY families, 10 kg free ration per person, per month for AAY families etc. These steps reflect the NC Government’s commitment to women empowerment,”she added.

In her welcome address, Ms Koshar Parveen expressed heartfelt gratitude to Mrs Bimla Luthra and all the dignitaries for their presence and support. She highlighted key local demands and issues concerning women and rural development, urging the party leadership to take these forward. She also laid out a proactive roadmap for the upcoming panchayat and urban local bodies polls, encouraging women to participate in democratic processes with strength and unity.

Those who were present included: Joginder Kour District Vice President Women Wing  Jammu Urban, Sapna Block President Jammu East Women Wing, K.K Bakshi District Secretary National Conference, Suresh Sharma District Vice President, J.P Singh Block President, Shakeel Ahmed Tony Block President, Ashu Rajput District President Women Wing Kathua Rural, Anju Sharma Senior District Vice President, Vijay Padha and others.

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.

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