• Assures comfortable, convenient environment for media persons

SRINAGAR: Pro-tem Speaker, Mubarak Gul, today convened a meeting to review arrangements for the maiden session of current UT Legislature to be held from 4th of November. Present in the meeting were the officers from different departments and prominent print and electronic media persons. The Pro-tem Speaker issued specific directions to the concerned departments for ensuring that all requisite arrangements are put in place for smooth and seamless conduct of maiden session of the J&K legislature.

During his interaction with the media persons, the Pro-tem Speaker asked the concerned to make sure that the media fraternity is facilitated with comfortable and convenient coverage of the assembly sessions. He recalled the efforts of some eminent journalists from Jammu and Kashmir who have made significant contribution towards meaningful debates and productive discussions in the public interest.

He assured that any issues of media related to movement and coverage would be resolved on priority basis. He also sought cooperation from the media towards adherence to ethical standards in coverage of assembly proceedings. Mubarak Gul impressed upon the Information Department to ensure adequate arrangements are made for the media persons for smooth coverage of house proceedings besides hassle-free interaction with the Speaker and other elected representatives on the sidelines of the session.

Mubarak Gul also directed the Deputy General Manager BSNL to improve the signal strength and network reliability in the Assembly precincts besides installation/restoration of telephone lines in the VIP chambers of the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister.

Regarding smooth traffic flow, Pro-tem Speaker emphasized upon the concerned to devise people friendly traffic plan for VIP movement and media people while making adequate arrangements for parking space for vehicles of media people. He also emphasised on regulating entry of visitors into the J&K Legislative Assembly complex through specified gates.

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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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