• Demanded comprehensive relief & rehabilitation package for J&K: Rattan Lal Gupta 

JAMMU:  Honble Minister Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment and Tribal Affairs of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Mr Javed Ahmad Rana along with Rattan Lal Gupta Provincial President Jammu Province, JKNC today visited the flood-hit areas to take first hand stock of the situation arising out of incessant rains and overflowing rivers/ streams.

During the visit, the Honble Minister interacted with the affected families, listened to their grievances, and assured them of all possible support from the administration. He directed the concerned departments to remain on high alert, ensure timely relief and provide immediate rehabilitation measures including supply of food, drinking water, medicines and temporary shelter wherever required.

The Honble Minister emphasized that the Government stands shoulder to shoulder with the people in this hour of crisis. He instructed the officials to speed up the damage assessment so that adequate compensation can be provided at the earliest.

Mr Rattan Lal Gupta emphasized the need to assess the losses without wasting any time and provide relief and compensation to the deserving so that they sustain the life. Mr Gupta appealed to the Home Minister of India who is currently visiting the J&K to ensure that a comprehensive relief package is sanctioned as early as possible to compensate flood hit, cloudburst and landslides victims.

Mr Gupta further appealed to the people to maintain calm and cooperate with the administration and assured that every effort is being made to restore normalcy at the earliest. 

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