KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired the weekly Block Diwas programme at Pretha in Basohli block, providing a platform for public interaction and on-the-spot grievance redressal.

A large number of people, including former PRI representatives and prominent citizens, raised issues related to staff shortages, pending payments for restoration works, upgradation of health and education infrastructure, road repair, compensation for flood-damaged houses and administrative status for Pretha.

Responding to the demands, the Deputy Commissioner assured that all genuine issues would be taken up on priority with the departments concerned and that pending demands would be projected before higher authorities. He informed that genuine cases of flood-damaged houses had already been approved for financial assistance.

The Deputy Commissioner urged the people to continue supporting the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan and appealed to people to avail the benefits of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

During the programme, officers of different departments briefed participants about flagship government schemes, including financial assistance under the Mission YUVA Scheme and other beneficiary-oriented welfare programmes.

Among those present were ADC Basohli Pankaj Bagotra and CPO Ranjeet Thakur, besides district and sectoral officers, PRI representatives and a large number of local residents.

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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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