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

JAMMU: BJP's star campaigner and former Union Minister, Smriti Irani, on Wednesday said that NC-Cong promoted separatism and terrorism, while PM Modi brought peace and development in J&K and empowered the women. This was stated by Smriti, while addressing rallies at Nandpura and Rajpura in Ramgarh Assembly segment in favor BJP candidate Dr Devender Manyal.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought development to the ground in J&K,” she said, while adding, “under the Congress and National Conference governments, separatism and terrorism were promoted and people were deprived of even basic necessities”.

Irani said that Modi government has worked for empowering women. Earlier, women of J&K who married outside were denied all rights but after abrogation of Article 370 by Modi govt, the women of J&K now have equal rights even after marrying outside, she said.

Smriti said that BJP government in Jammu and Kashmir will give Rs 18000 to the most senior woman in each family annually. The youth appearing for UPSC and Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission exams would also be provided Rs 10,000 as coaching fees by the BJP govt, she said.

Irani said that Prime Minister Modi has set Jammu and Kashmir on the path to becoming the most developed state in the country. She said that after the abrogation of Article 370, justice has been served to people from all sections of society.

Terrorism and separatism are now things of the past, with peace and prosperity being enjoyed by all, she said. The region has seen a significant increase in the number of tourists, she said. Farmers will be given Rs 10,000 under the PM-Kisan Nidhi Yojna, and students will be given laptops and transport allowances, she said.

Women will also be provided with two free LPG cylinders each year. The Modi government guarantees peace and prosperity. While speaking on the occasion, Manyal said that only BJP is the well wisher of people of J&K and is guarantee to peace and development. “BJP will form next govt in J&K on its own,” Manyal said.

District Development Council (DDC), Chairman Keshav Dutt, DDC members, Sarabjeet, Asha, Ramesh, Anita, Chaudhary, Subhash Bhagat, and others were also present on the occasion.

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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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