• Listens to Public Grievances and Demands

KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Kulgam, Shazad Alam, visited Yaripora, today and presided over the Block Diwas public outreach programme. During the programme, the Deputy Commissioner conducted an interactive public grievance hearing, providing the local populace with an opportunity to present their issues, demands, and developmental concerns.

The grievances raised by the public mainly pertained to road connectivity, drinking water supply, electricity, healthcare facilities, education, sanitation, irrigation, revenue matters, and other civic amenities.

The Deputy Commissioner heard each grievance patiently and directed the concerned departmental officers to address the issues promptly in accordance with the applicable rules and within the stipulated time frame.

 Matters requiring immediate intervention were  resolved on the spot, while the remaining issues were referred to the respective departments for necessary action and follow-up.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized responsive governance, transparency, accountability, and timely redressal of public grievances. He instructed all officers to maintain close coordination with the local administration    and ensure effective implementation of government welfare schemes and ongoing developmental projects. He also urged the public to actively participate in developmental initiatives and make optimum use of government schemes.

The Block Diwas programme was conducted smoothly and served as an effective platform for direct interaction between the district administration and the public. The visit strengthened public confidence in the administration and facilitated the identification and resolution of local issues through coordinated departmental action.

The event was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Kulgam , Assistant Commissioner Development Kulgam, Exens, District and Sectoral officers, Tehsildar Yaripora, BDO Behibagh, EO, representatives of various government departments 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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