POONCH: District Development Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma convened the Block Diwas programme at Surankote to address public grievances and review developmental issues of the area. The programme was attended by local SDM Farooq Khan; Tehsildar Mohammad Akbar, besides district and sectoral officers and other concerned officials.

The locals raised several day-to-day issues and developmental concerns pertaining to their area. The public projected demands related to water supply schemes, road connectivity, compensation for land acquired for road projects, problems related to power and other basic amenities.

The DDC patiently listened to the grievances of the people and directed the concerned officers to take note of all genuine issues and ensure their timely redressal. He instructed the officers to work in coordination and address public concerns on priority. The concerned officers also responded one by one to the grievances and queries raised by the public during the programme.

While addressing the gathering, the District Development Commissioner assured the people that all genuine issues would be resolved in a phased and time-bound manner. He emphasized responsive governance and directed the officers to remain proactive in addressing public issues at the grassroots level.

The District Development Commissioner also made the people aware about the government schemes related to Agriculture, Horticulture and livelihood generation. He encouraged the youth and farmers to avail the benefits of these schemes to enhance their income, generate self-employment opportunities and improve their livelihoods.

The locals appreciated the district administration for organizing the Block Diwas programme in the area and for providing them an opportunity to directly interact with the administration.

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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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