The Survival Fight of JK Monitor: For 16 years, JK Monitor has chronicled Jammu and Kashmir with integrity. Since 2010, I have steered its newsroom alongside our visionary Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan (IIT Kharagpur alumnus, University of Maryland Ph.D.). His tragic demise in October 2026 left a severe financial and operational vacuum. Without urgent support, our 24/7 news portal risks permanently shutting down after November 2026, remaining only as a static digital archive. We appeal to well-wishers to extend a helping hand to keep our active newsroom alive. Support Us: WhatsApp: +91-9906103001 | Email: journalistajmerwani@gmail.com

UDHAMPUR: The first National Lok Adalat for the year 2025 was held here today under the Chairmanship and Supervision of Virinder Singh Bhou, Chairman DLSA/ Pr. District & Sessions Judge and Dr. Smriti Sharma, Secretary.   A total number of 1288 cases pertaining to different nature were taken up by 10 benches constituted across the District, out of which 827 cases were settled. The total Amount settled was at Rs. 17994927. Bench first comprising Virinder Singh Bhou, Pr. District & Sessions Judge, and Kamlesh Pandit Additional District & Sessions Judge.

Bench 2 consisted of Rekha Kapoor, Chief Judicial Magistrate and Pooja Raina, Sub Judge/Special Mobile Magistrate Udhampur; Bench No. 3 comprised Rishabh Koushal, District Mobile Magistrate (T), Udhampur and Adv. Nikhileshwar Singh Panel Lawyer, Udhampur; Bench no. 4 comprised Akashdeep, Additional Special Mobile Magistrate, Udhampur and Adv. Malikarjun Singh Slathia, Panel Lawyer Udhampur; Bench No. 05 composed of Suhasini Vasisatha, Chairman TLSC Majalta and Adv. Mohan Lal Gupta, Panel Lawyer, DLSA Majalta; Bench No. 06 consisted of Ravinder Singh, Chairman TLSC Chenani and Adv. Balwan Singh, Panel Lawyer, DLSA Chenani, Bench No. 07 comprised Jai Singh, Tehsildar Udhampur and Adv. Akhil Dubey, Panel Lawyer, DLSA Udhampur, Bench No. 08 comprised Satish Kumar, Tehsildar Ramnagar and Adv. Vikrant Sharma, Advocate Ramnagar, Bench No. 09 comprised Diksha Bamba, Tehsildar Majalat and Adv. Amit Sharma, Advocate Majalta and Bench No. 10 comprised of Pankaj Singh, Tehsildar Chenani along with Adv. Ajmer Singh Katoch, Advocate Chenani.

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