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NAGROTA: Party Senior leader and DDC Member Dansal Shamim Begum today filed her nomination papers as a Jammu and Kashmir National Conference candidate for the 77-Nagrota Assembly Constituency. The nomination was filed in the presence of several senior party leaders and legislatures, including Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Cabinet Ministers Javed Ahmad Rana and Satish Sharma, former Minister and Additional General Secretary Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, and Provincial President Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta.

The event witnessed enthusiastic support from party workers and supporters, reflecting growing momentum and public confidence in Shamim Begum’s candidacy.  Leaders present expressed their faith in her commitment to public service and her vision for the development of Nagrota. The leadership reiterated their unity and determination to strengthen democratic values and serve the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Earlier it’s relevant to mention that Shamim Begum Candidature was announced for the bye-election to Nagrota assembly segment. She is presently DDC Member from Dansal area of Nagrota Constituency and serving the people with great dedication and national spirit.

Among those who were present on this occasion included: Sheikh Bashir Ahmad, Pardeep Bali Provincial Secretaries Jammu, Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, S. Tejinder Pal Singh Aman Provincial President YNC Jammu, Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone, D.S Chouhan President Legal Cell, Chander Mohan Sharma District President Jammu Urban, Raghbir Singh Manhas District President Jammu Rural A,  Ch. Rehmat Ali former BDC Chairman,Harsh Vardhan Singh President NCSU, Dilshad Malik Vice President Central Zone,Thoru Ram Block President Nagrota, Siraj Din Block President Dansal, Saif Ali Nambardar, S. Gurnam Singh Block President Jammu West, Zamir Quershi, S. Arunpal Singh, Vishal Thakur, Balwant Singh and others.

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