• Yuva Sammelan on Union Budget 2026 held in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: A Yuva Sammelan focusing on the Union Budget 2026 was organized by the Jammu & Kashmir BJP at Rajbhag Hotel Green Ambition, Srinagar. J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul was the chief speaker on the occasion. He was accompanied by BJYM President Arun Prabhat, District President Adv. Sheikh Salman, J&K BJP Spokespersons Sahil Bashir and Manzoor Bhat, along with other senior leaders.

The Sammelan witnessed enthusiastic participation from youth, students, entrepreneurs, and party workers, reflecting the growing interest of young people in national economic policies and development initiatives.

Addressing the youth, Ashok Koul said that the Union Budget 2026 is a forward-looking and youth-centric budget that lays a strong foundation for employment generation, innovation, and inclusive growth. He highlighted that the budget places special emphasis on youth empowerment and startups, strengthening India’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem. He noted with pride that India now ranks 3rd globally in the startup ecosystem, which reflects the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Koul further stated that the budget promotes Atmanirbhar Bharat, encouraging youth to become job providers rather than job seekers. He added that enhanced focus on skill development, innovation, MSMEs, digital economy, and new-age sectors will open vast employment opportunities for young Indians. He also underlined provisions aimed at women empowerment, ensuring greater financial independence and social strength for women.

Arun Prabhat, speaking on the occasion, said that the Union Budget 2026 has created new hope for the youth by supporting startups, skilling programs, and entrepreneurship. He asserted that the budget motivates young people to actively participate in nation-building and take advantage of emerging opportunities.

District President Adv. Sheikh Salman, while concluding the Sammelan, expressed gratitude to all senior leaders, speakers, and participants for making the event successful. He thanked the youth for their active involvement and reaffirmed BJP’s commitment to empowering the younger generation of Jammu & Kashmir.

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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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