In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Asks Govt to enhance monthly relief up to Rs 25, 000 

JAMMU:  Apni Party General Secretary, Vijay Bakaya today demanded a constitution of an Apex Committee that would chalk out a road map for the relief and rehabilitation of the migrant Kashmiri Migrants in Kashmir Valley. As per a press release, Vijay Bakaya chaired a meeting of the Party leaders to discuss various issues confronted by the migrant Kashmiri Pandits, and stumbling blocks in the rehabilitation of the migrants back to their respective areas in the Valley.

During the deliberation, Bakaya said that the Govt should take a serious view of the situation that has kept the young migrant KP generation far away from their ancestral homes in Kashmir. He said that the Govt should constitute an Apex Committee of the migrant Kashmiri Pandits and consult them regarding their rehabilitation in the valley.

“The Apex body shall be constituted with members from KPs, and it would provide consultation to the Govt for the rehabilitation of the migrant KPs,” he stated. Meanwhile, he also said that the relief amount shall be enhanced up to Rs 25000 in favour of the migrant KPs. “The price of the essential commodities have gone out of pocket, and therefore, the monthly relief for KPs shall be increased accordingly,” he added.

He further demanded that the unemployment has increased among the young generation of migrant KPs, and it becomes imperative for the Govt to fill up all the under PM Package.

“The KPs shall also be provided affordable accommodation with all facilities in different place of postings by the Govt to the PM Package employees (migrant KPs),” he added, expressing concern over the plight of the PM Package employees in valley, who complaint about poor management and accommodation for these employees. Meanwhile, various other issues were also discussed in the meeting.

Those who were present on the occasion include Fakir Nath Ji, Abhay Bakaya, M.K. Yogi, Pavneet Kour, Vaibhav Mattoo, Vijay Gurutoo, Balbir Singh Baba, Shivani Koul, Sheekha Bhardwaj, Neelam Gupta, Chand Ji Bhat, Chand Ji Khar, Ashok Ji Koul, Bushan Lal Bhat, Girdari Lal Pandita, Subhas Kachroo, Chuni Lal, Sanjay Pandita, Bansi Lal Raina, Iqbal Singh, and others.

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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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