SRINAGAR: A delegation from Kargil district of Ladakh UT led by Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Haji Mohmad Haneefa Jan and Additional General Secretary of National Conference & Former Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon called upon Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today to congratulate him on assuming office as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

The delegation included Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon, Executive Councillors and Councillors of LAHDC Kargil, former Ministers and other women representatives. Expressing their warm wishes, the delegation conveyed their congratulations to Chief Minister Abdullah for his recent election victory and the success of his party.

 In response, the CM expressed gratitude and appreciation for their visit, saying, ā€œIt’s truly heartening to see you here in Srinagar to personally congratulate me. I feel happy and deeply indebted that you traveled from Kargil and remote areas of Ladakh to be here.ā€  During the meeting, he emphasized the deep, historical bond between Kargil and Kashmir, stating, ā€œKargil and Kashmir remain connected through our hearts, and no imaginary line can divide us.ā€

 The delegation also raised certain concerns related to students from Kargil studying in various institutions across Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister assured them that a separate formal meeting would soon be convened with them to discuss these issues, in which senior government officers shall also be called to participate.

 Addressing the delegation’s concerns about representation, the Chief Minister affirmed that the MPs from Kashmir would continue to advocate for Ladakh in the Indian Parliament. He added, ā€œLadakh, especially Kargil, should never feel alone. As an elder brother, Kashmir will always voice Ladakh’s concerns on every platform.ā€

 Former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah, MP Haji Mohmad Haneefa Jan, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, former J&K Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon, and Chairman CEC LAHDC Kargil Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, also spoke on the occasion.

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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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