• Calls for immediate employment initiatives
  • Highlights closure of Todamaidan and issues at Doodpathri

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Front President and former Cabinet Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Sunday said that the government has failed to curb rising unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir, with youth across the Union Territory facing an uncertain future.

Addressing various delegations at the party headquarters, including a large number of unemployed youth, Yaseen said the government has not been able to effectively address the growing job crisis. He stressed the need for launching concrete initiatives and employment-oriented schemes to tackle the issue and provide meaningful opportunities to the youth.

Highlighting concerns over the tourism sector, Yaseen said several tourist destinations in Budgam district continue to remain neglected. He pointed out that Todamaidan has remained closed since last year, severely impacting the livelihood of people who are wholly dependent on tourism activities in the area. He further alleged that at Doodpathri, incidents of miscreants threatening tourists have been reported, creating an atmosphere of fear and affecting tourist inflow.

Yaseen emphasized that such issues must be addressed on priority to restore confidence among visitors. He added that proper infrastructure development at Doodpathri is essential to unlock its full tourism potential and boost the local economy. Yaseen appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to take immediate cognizance of the situation and initiate necessary measures to address unemployment and revive the tourism sector in the region.

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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