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JAMMU: Chairman Kisan Congress JKPCC Jammu & Kashmir Bharat Priye, along with Rajkumar Khajuria, Patwari Deepak Sharma, and Temple Inspector Sai Krishna, today paid obeisance at the revered Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, popularly known as Tirupati Balaji Temple, Jammu.

The delegation participated in the special Friday Abhishek ceremony of Lord Venkateswara and prayed for peace, prosperity, and the welfare of the nation. Every Friday, a sacred Abhishek ritual of Lord Venkateswara is performed at the temple with religious fervor and devotion. On the occasion, the guests were honored by the temple administration with a photograph of Lord Venkateswara as a mark of respect and blessings.

Bharat Priye expressed deep happiness and pride over the establishment of the temple in Jammu. He stated that it is a matter of great satisfaction that devotees in the region now have the opportunity to witness and experience the rich spiritual and cultural traditions of South India without traveling far. “The presence of Tirupati Balaji Temple here gives a divine and heavenly feeling. It is a symbol of cultural unity and spiritual harmony,” he said.

He further remarked that the dedication of Lord Venkateswara’s temple in Jammu would significantly boost spiritual tourism in the region and strengthen religious connectivity across different parts of the country.Sharing his spiritual experience, Bharat Priye said he felt overwhelmed while offering prayers at the temple, which is beautifully located amid the scenic Shivalik forests in Majeen. He appealed to devotees, especially those who are unable to visit Andhra Pradesh, to come to Jammu and seek the blessings of Lord Venkateswara at this sacred shrine.The visit concluded with prayers for national unity, harmony, and prosperity.

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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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