SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Thursday expressed its heartfelt gratitude to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena, and officials at the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) for their swift and compassionate intervention in ensuring the dignified recovery and repatriation of Kashmiri workers who lost their lives in the tragic Kullu landslide.National Convenor of Association, Nasir Khuehami, said that soon after the Association raised concerns regarding the landslide, in which seven Kashmiri workers were buried and killed, and later about the undignified transport of their bodies in load carriers, the Chief Minister immediately intervened.

On his directions, the mortal remains were airlifted instead, thereby upholding the dignity of the deceased and providing solace to the grieving families.Khuehami further said that the Himachal Pradesh Government bore the entire cost of airlifting the mortal remains from Chandigarh, while the Jammu and Kashmir Government arranged ambulances from Srinagar Airport to the respective hometowns of the victims for the last rites. This seamless coordination between the two governments ensured that the families received their loved ones with dignity and compassion.He added that all workers’ mortal remains have already been laid to rest in Kashmir.

The Association noted that this dignified recovery and repatriation was possible only due to the combined efforts and coordination of the Himachal Pradesh CM, CS, and CMO, supported by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his advisor Nasir Sogami.Khuehami added that “the prompt response of J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has always been reassuring in such times of grief.

His immediate coordination with the Himachal authorities and swift directions for arranging transportation in Kashmir reflect his sensitivity and concern for the affected families. This timely intervention ensured that the process was smooth and dignified from start to finish.”Expressing gratitude, Khuehami said: “We are deeply indebted to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for personally overseeing and facilitating this process.

His leadership and humanitarian approach, backed by Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena and the CMO, ensured that the victims were brought back with dignity and respect. The timely support of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in providing ambulances and other transportation also deserves appreciation.”The Association also acknowledged the tireless efforts of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), other rescue teams, and central and state agencies who worked relentlessly on a war footing until the successful recovery of all mortal remains.

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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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