• Holiday announced on Maharaja’s birthday in his honor: Tarun Chugh

JAMMU: The BJP National General Secretary and Incharge, J&K, Tarun Chugh, union ministers, Dr Jitendra Singh and G Krishna Reddy on Monday paid rich tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh on his birth anniversary during different programmes organized across Jammu. Paying tributes to last Maharaja of J&K, Maharaja Hari Singh, the BJP leaders said that Cong and NC insulted Maharaja Hari Singh but BJP gave him respect.

ā€œMaharaja Hari Singh ruled J&K for 22 years but he is still in our hearts,ā€ Tarun Chugh said, while adding, ā€œHari Singh was a revolutionary ruler who worked for justice to every section of the societyā€. Hari Singh was a true social reformer who broke all barriers and ensured equal rights and justice to all sections of the society irrespective of caste and religion, Chugh said.

He said that NC-Cong not only insulted Maharaja Hari Singh but also sent him in exile and did not allow him to return to J&K till his death. Only his mortal remains came to J&K, he said. Dr. Jitendra Singh, while paying tributes enumerated reformatory step taken by Maharaja which were quite ahead of time. He said that Maharaja invited the specialized people in J&K to promote education, science and other fields to rejuvenate the region.

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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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