JAMMU: The Committee on Privileges of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly held here on Tuesday at Assembly Complex Jammu to discuss the matter related to constitutional privileges and protocol of Legislators. The meeting was chaired by  Committee Chairman, Nizam-ud-Din Bhat and attended by the members of the Committee including Javaid Riyaz (Bedar), Javaid Iqbal and Narinder Singh.

The committee underscored the importance of legislators and their constitutional rights and privileges.  It was also stressed for maintaining protocol to safeguard the dignity, autonomy and effective functioning of the elected representatives.

The Committee directed the senior  officers of Hospitality and Protocol department to ask the GAD and Law departments to compile a detailed report on issues related to privileges and Protocol of legislators and submit the same to the Committee before it's next meeting.

The Chairman emphasized the significance of their constitutional rights and privileges on all appropriate platforms. He also stressed the need for a well defined strategy to safeguard the dignity and effective functioning of elected representatives.

Among others Under Secretary, Assembly Secretariat besides officers and officials of Hospitality and Protocol Department and Assembly Secretariat were present in the meeting.

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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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