• Omar Abdullah Congratulates Newly Inducted Cabinet Colleagues at Civil Secretariat

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the office chambers of his newly inducted Cabinet colleagues at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar to congratulate them on assuming office and extend his best wishes for their tenure.

During the visit, the Chief Minister personally met Ali Mohammad Sagar, Saifullah Mir, Shamim Firdous and Altaf Ahmed Wani. He expressed confidence that the ministers would discharge their responsibilities with dedication and contribute to effective governance and the overall development of Jammu and Kashmir.

Emphasising the importance of collective effort, Omar Abdullah underscored the ministers’ role in advancing the government’s developmental agenda and ensuring public welfare. He expressed hope that their experience and commitment would further strengthen the government’s efforts to fulfil the aspirations of the people.

The newly inducted ministers thanked the Chief Minister for his visit and words of encouragement. They reaffirmed their commitment to working collectively under his leadership to deliver on the promises made to the public.

The Chief Minister was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary; Ministers Sakina Itoo and Javid Ahmed Dar; his Advisor, Nasir Aslam Wani; Director Estates Kashmir Mohammad Ashraf Hakak; and other senior officers and officials. Earlier in the day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office to the newly inducted ministers at Lok Bhawan.

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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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