SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today expressed profound grief and sorrow over the tragic demise of Anjali Choudhary, a 4th semester student of Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar Jammu, who lost her life in a road accident near Udhampur this morning.

The unfortunate incident occurred when the student was travelling along with fellow students on a picnic to Patnitop. Expressing her heartfelt condolences, the Minister said she was deeply saddened by the untimely loss of the young student, describing the incident as heart-breaking and tragic.

“I am deeply saddened to learn about the tragic demise of Anjali Choudhary, a bright young student of Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar Jammu, who lost her life in an unfortunate road accident near Udhampur while travelling with fellow students to Patnitop,” the Minister said. Sakeena Itoo conveyed her sympathies to the bereaved family, friends and the entire college fraternity during this difficult time.

The Minister also directed the concerned authorities to extend all possible assistance and support to the grieving family. “My heartfelt condolences are with her family, friends and the entire college fraternity. I have directed the concerned authorities to provide all necessary assistance to the bereaved family. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace,” she added.

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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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