JAMMU: Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya today chaired a public darbar at Block Headquarters Samwan, where he listened to the grievances of the locals and assured systematic resolution of their issues. The occasion was also graced by DDC Vice Chairman Suraj Singh, SDM Khour Satish Sharma, Block Development Officer Ajay Kumar and other senior officers.

The event saw a large gathering of villagers who raised various concerns, with the majority pertaining to roads, revenue services, flood protection and soil erosion. Presiding over the event, the DC assured the public that all the issues have been taken note of and would be redressed systematically. He encouraged the public to come forward not only with their public grievances but also with personal issues, assuring that district officers and senior officials would be present to provide services during the Block Diwas.

The DC emphasised the importance of making these public meetings successful through heavy participation and welcomed feedback from the public to improve the exercise of Block Diwas and public outreach. The Deputy Commissioner visited tehsil office Khour and reviewed the services delivery and the quality of services under PSGA, stressing on timely delivery. He also interacted with police officers at Police Chowki Jogowan, taking feedback on law and order matters.

Sachin Kumar also visited a local contentious revenue issue, making a field visit along with the aggrieved and providing appropriate assurance and a course of resolution. Additionally, the DC visited WSS Pahariwala and reviewed the progress on the project under Jal Jeevan Mission. Executive Engineer PHE Rural, Rocky Mahajan, briefed him on the status and progress of the project.

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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.

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