JAMMU: The hunger strike of the All Jammu & Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC) in Nagrota Assembly Constituency completed 48 hours today and entered its third day. The protest is being led by AJKPC President Anil Sharma. 

The dharna, which began on Sunday, continued peacefully. People from nearby areas kept coming to the site to show their support. The protest is centred around long pending local issues such as Sub Division status for Nagrota with a full SDM office, Tehsil status for Jindrah and setting up of a Tehsil Treasury in Dansal block.

The protesters are also seeking better healthcare facilities including accident and trauma hospitals in the constituency. They have demanded a new building for Government Degree College Jindrah, an ACB probe into the damaged college building and filling of vacant teaching posts in schools and colleges of the area.

Anil Sharma said the hunger strike will continue for the remaining period of 72 hours. He warned that if no action is taken by the authorities, the agitation will be escalated in the coming days.

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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