JAMMU: Pawan Sharma, a senior leader of the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir, has urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to instruct his ministers to visit the snow-bound areas of Ramban, Doda and Kishtwar districts, where residents are experiencing extreme difficulties due to the unavailability of essential services and disruptions in connectivity and electricity caused by snowfall and adverse weather conditions.

Sharma observed that the Government's winter preparedness exists only on paper, while the reality on the ground indicates the difficulties endured by the people. Many passengers and visitors are stranded in various locations, adding to their hardship. The government has demonstrated a total indifference to the challenges faced by the residents of Ramban, Doda, and Kishtwar, who are stranded without adequate connectivity and lack access to basic essentials like water and electricity, he added.

He pointed out that since the Chief Minister has committed to being present in Kashmir during harsh winters, it is imperative to prevent areas of the Jammu region from being marginalized. As Jammu constitutes an integral part of the Union Territory, the Chief Minister's responsibility extends to ensuring the welfare of the entire UT. Sharma makes a fervent appeal to the Chief Minister to take immediate action to alleviate the difficulties of the people in snow-affected regions and ensure equitable attention to both Jammu and Kashmir divisions.

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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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