SRINAGAR: A delegation of Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Cum Dealers Union led by its Chairman Shri Bashir Ahmad Basheer called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today. The members of the delegation expressed their gratitude to the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha for the new Parcel Train from Budgam to Adarsh Nagar, New Delhi.

They also put forth various welfare issues of fruit growers and traders from the valley including smooth movement of fruit-laden trucks on National Highway-44 and 10-tyre trucks on Mughal Road.

The Lieutenant Governor assured the delegation that appropriate action will be taken to address the issues of fruit growers and traders. He said that men and machinery have been deployed for complete restoration of the National Highway, and the stranded fruit-laden vehicles will be cleared on priority. He further assured that railway freight terminals will be established to facilitate the fruit growers and traders from different parts of the valley. Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor was also present during the meeting.

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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.

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