In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: Choudhary Former Minister and senior BJP leader Choudhary Sukhnandan Kumar, has raised a significant demand regarding the recruitment age criteria for Sub Inspector posts in the Jammu and Kashmir Police.  He emphasized the need to revise the age eligibility from the current range of 18 to 28 years to a more practical range of 21 to 31 years. And, this should be implemented from the ongoing recruitment process of Sub Inspectors posts.

Sukhnandan Kumar while addressing press conference at party headquarters on Monday pointed out that individuals are typically not graduates by the age of 18, which is a necessary qualification for the role. From 2010 onwards the education qualification was changed to graduation from class 12, but the age minimum age remained 18 years. This too needed to be upscaled. Recently 1200 positions were filled but no one pointed out this. “Now this strike to my mind and I have assured the aspirants that I will take up the matter with the  J&K UT administration,” Ch Sukhnandan said in press conference.

This change, he argued, would provide more realistic opportunities for aspiring candidates who meet the educational and age requirements. Former Minister and senior BJP leader Sukhnandan Kumar, has called for revising the age criteria for Sub Inspector recruitment in the Jammu and Kashmir Police. He suggested modifying the current age range of 18 to 28 years to 21 to 31 years, citing that most candidates are not graduates at the age of 18, which is a prerequisite for the position.

He further appreciated the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, for his proactive approach in addressing issues concerning the youth, particularly the unemployed. Sukhnandan Kumar highlighted that students have already been demanding age relaxation, and implementing this rectification would resolve their concerns comprehensively. Other who were present in the press conference include Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Media Secretary, Prof Kulbhushan Mohtra, Library Incharge, and HS Pammi, senior leader.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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