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When he appointed me Editor-in-Chief of JK Monitor (www.jkmonitor.org), he never made me feel like an employee. He treated me as a younger brother—with warmth, trust and respect. His guidance was generous, his encouragement sincere, and his door was always open whenever I needed help or advice. I will remain deeply grateful for the confidence he placed in me and for all that he taught me.

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For me, he will always be more than a respected chairman or a remarkable intellectual. He will be the elder brother who welcomed me, believed in me and guided me with affection. I will carry his lessons and his kindness with me always. May his soul rest in eternal peace. He will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered and never forgotten.

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Raman Bhalla’s brother also embraces BJP

JAMMU: The BJP on Sunday got a big boost in RS Pura Jammu South Constituency as former BDC Chairman, Dalip Kumar, and several former Sarpanchs and Panchs of RS Pura along with their supporters joined the BJP.

The Union Minister and J&K election Incharge, G Krishna Reddy, BJP Working President, Sat Sharma, MP Jugal Kishore Sharma and BJP National Secretary & candidate from Jammu South, Narinder Singh Raina, Chief Spokesperson, Sunil Sethi and media in-charge, Dr. Pradeep Mahotra welcomed the new entrants in the party during a programme organised at BJP Media Center, here today.

While speaking on the occasion, former BDC Chairman, Dalip Kumar, said that Prime Minister Modi has a long-term vision for J&K and the country as well. “We are nationalist people and have decided to join the BJP as it puts national interest first and works for the welfare of the people irrespective of caste and religion,” he said.

Brother of Cong candidate from Jammu South, Vinod Bhalla also joined the BJP. He said, “I am a nationalist person and only BJP is the party which keeps national interest above all,” he said.

Amid raising of slogans like ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai,’ BJP zindabad-2,’ Dalip Kumar, former sarpanchs, panchs and their supporters pledged support to the BJP and vowed to work hard for BJP’s success in the Assembly election.

Ajay Kumar, Congress OBC Cell Convener, former Sarpanch, Des Raj, former Deputy Sarpanch, Amirjit Singh, former Sarpanch, Sukhdev Singh, former Panch, Naresh Kumar, Yashpal, ex-sarpanch, Tilak Raj, Bachan Lal and Ranjit Singh were among those who joined the BJP.

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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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