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  • Dr. Narinder Singh holds public darbar at BJP headquarters

JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party is following a pro-people approach which aims for all-inclusive development in Jammu and Kashmir. The mission is to improve socio-economic status of people of the region, with the state-of-art infrastructure availability creating opportunities for the people of Jammu & Kashmir, stated Dr. Narinder Singh. Dr. Narinder Singh, National Secretary of BJP & MLA, RS Pura-Jammu South was speaking, while listening to the public grievances in a public darbar held at BJP headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.

Dozens of people in the form of deputations visited the BJP headquarters, to present their issues before the senior leader of the party. Among other issues, a deputation from Lower Gadigarh presented issues of lane & drain construction. A deputation from Gangyal Garden, sector-2 requested for construction of central drain. A deputation from Gangyal requested for repair of drains & installation of gratings. A deputation from Last Morh Gandhi Nagar requested for regular water supply. A deputation from ward 56, Gangyal requested for construction of culvert. Deputations from Ajit Nagar and Chattha requested for the construction of the road.

Reiterating the commitment of Bharatiya Janata Party to transform J&K into the hub of education, medical facilities, tourism circuits, entrepreneurship, Dr. Narinder Singh emphasized the unwavering efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Union government in following a pro-people approach which aims all-inclusive development in Jammu and Kashmir. The mission is to improve socio-economic status of people of the region, with the state-of-art infrastructure availability creating opportunities for the people of Jammu & Kashmir, he said.

While speaking on the public darbar, Dr. Narinder Singh, said that the party leaders are available to the masses for the 365 days of year. He reassured the public of the BJP’s unwavering commitment to resolving their grievances. He said that although BJP is not a part of the Government in Jammu & Kashmir, all MLAs of the BJP are committed to mitigating the sufferings of the masses. Dr. Singh shared that many issues presented by the people were sorted out on the spot and oral and written communications were made with the concerned departments for the rest of the issues.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here