JAMMU: The State Central Labour Union President, JKNC, Mr. Nar Singh, along with Mr. Deep Mehra Provincial Secretary Labour Wing, Mr Karan Singh Senior Vice President Labour Wing, visited the Hindustan Pencil Factory at Toph Sherkhania, Jammu today, which was recently affected by a fire under suspicious circumstances. The workers of the factory have been staging a sit-in protest for several days, demanding resettlement and employment at the Bari Brahmana Pencil Factory, Jammu, following the incident.

Addressing the workers, Mr. Nar Singh assured them that their genuine demands for resettlement and job security would be taken up with the concerned authorities. He further stated that the matter would be brought to the notice of the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Jenab Surinder Choudhary, to ensure timely relief and restoration of livelihood for the affected workers. Mr. Nar Singh emphasized the importance of safeguarding the interests of the workers and assured full support from the union in resolving the issue 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