JAMMU: BJP J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA), accompanied by Bahu MLA Ch. Vikram Randhawa, inaugurated the Dogra Cultural Harmony & Empowerment Institution at Channi Himmat, Jammu. The institution has been established under the aegis of Parmeshwari Care & Cure Charitable Trust with the objective of providing voluntary social services and promoting Dogra cultural values.

The institution will offer counseling and support services in areas such as stress and anxiety management, family and relationship counseling, senior citizen welfare, drug de-addiction, career guidance, and educational counseling. In addition, training in music and cultural activities will also be imparted to nurture talent and preserve cultural heritage.

Sat Sharma, addressing on the occasion, lauded the efforts of the trust and emphasized that such initiatives are the need of the hour. He said that rapid social changes, increasing stress levels, and growing societal challenges require dedicated community-based institutions that can provide guidance, counseling, and support to people from all walks of life. He expressed confidence that the institution would emerge as an important platform for social empowerment, cultural preservation, and community welfare.

Ch. Vikram Randhawa congratulated the office bearers of the institution including Chairperson Anju Bansal, Vice-Chairperson Neelam Sharma, President Vijay Gupta, General Secretary Ravi Raghuvanshi, and Coordinator Dr. Sunny Khajuria. He wished them success in their mission of serving society and strengthening cultural harmony.

Kulbhushan Mohtra, Managing Trustee of Parmeshwari Care & Cure Charitable Trust, briefed the gathering about the mission and vision of the institution and its commitment to public service through various welfare initiatives.

Dr. Romesh Khajuria, Trustee, Ambassador and former Chairman, WWEPC, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, highlighted the activities of the trust and reiterated its commitment towards the promotion and preservation of Dogra culture and heritage.

A dental health camp was also organized on the occasion under the leadership of Dr. Supinder Soodan, Registrar, Department of Public Health Dentistry, while the legal assistance team was led by Advocate Amit Gupta. Among others present were Sanjeev Vaid, Rama Jamwal, C.M. Seth, Maj. Gen. S.K. Sharma, Mukherjee Sharma, Raman Salathia, Rajiv Gupta and other distinguished citizens.

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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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