• Listens to Public Grievances, Demands

KULGAM: Continuing the public outreach initiative aimed at taking governance to the doorsteps of the people, a Mega Block Diwas was today held at Devsar under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam. The programme was attended by ADDC Altaf Ahmad Khan, Joint Director Planning (JDP), ACR, CEO, CMO, Executive Engineers, Tehsildar Devsar, BDO Devsar, and other district and sectoral officers.

Delegations from Kund, Maskhod, Chowgam, Bonigam, Check, Devsar, Berigam and several other villages participated in the programme. During the event, the DC interacted with a large gathering of residents from Devsar and adjoining areas, who apprised the administration of various issues and demands related to basic amenities and developmental needs.

Key issues highlighted by the public included completion and operationalisation of filtration plants, strengthening of solid waste management systems, development of playfields, and establishment of children’s parks. Residents of Chowgam village raised concerns regarding augmentation of staff at the local health centre, besides construction and upgradation of roads and development of playfields in the area.

Several road connectivity issues were also projected by the public. The residents further demanded construction of a flood protection bund at Nava. A delegation of farmers also demanded strict monitoring to ensure the availability of quality pesticides and fertilizers in the market. People from various other villages also projected their developmental requirements and public issues before the district administration.

The DC gave a patient hearing to all grievances and assured the public that all genuine demands would be addressed in a time-bound manner. He directed the concerned officers to take immediate action on priority issues. All issues and demands raised during the programme were duly recorded for appropriate action and redressal. On the occasion, registration and awareness counters were also set up to disseminate information regarding various government schemes and facilitate on-the-spot registration of eligible beneficiaries.

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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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