JAMMU:- Endorsing people centric policy of present government, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today said that ensuring appreciable socio economic empowerment coupled with holistic development forms top priority of present dispensation. The Deputy Chief Minister was speaking at a function organised by Jatt Sabha at R.S.Pura  here today.

MLA Jammu East, Vikram Randhawa, former Ministers Manjit Singh, Choudhary Sukhanandan, Gharu Ram, DDC member TS Tony and senior office bearers of Jatt Sabha and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion. While referring to the people centric initiatives been undertaken, the Deputy Chief Minister said that we are ensuring development on equitable basis without any preferential basis.

"Instructions have already been passed to speed up the developmental initiatives across Jammu and Kashmir. Regular monitoring is also being done so that the pace of work is speeded up on these," he added While speaking on the occasion, the members of the Jatt Sabha expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister for giving representation to their community.

Later, the Deputy Chief Minister also participated in a function organised  by Jatt Sabha in connection with the Lohri celebrations. While interacting with people there, he exuded hope that lohri would usher peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir.

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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.

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