SAMBA: The Deputy Commissioner Samba, Abhishek Sharma, led the Weekly Block Diwas programme held today in Rajpura. This event drew a significant number of residents from the Gaghwal subdivision, including former PRI members, who gathered to express their concerns and demands. Several key officials attended the programme, including the DDC member, Asha Rani, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Gaghwal, Sunaina Saini, Tehsildar Rajpura, Karanjeet Singh,  Block Development Officer Rajpura, Shivali Choudhary and officers from various line departments.

Residents highlighted numerous issues affecting their daily lives during the interaction. Key concerns raised included compensation for Defence ditch land, land bandobasts, the opening of legal mining stone crushers, minimising electricity cuts during the paddy season, repairing lane drains, fixing the air conditioning in the library at Panchayat Ghar Rajpura, establishing a KV School in Rajpura, desilting the irrigation canal, repairing the boundary wall at GMS Rajpura, and other critical public issues.

Deputy Commissioner Sharma assured the gathering that their concerns would be promptly addressed. He emphasized the administration's commitment to resolving these issues and improving the quality of life for the people of Rajpura. Additionally, he shared insights on HADP and Kissan Sampark Abhiyan and suggested that residents take advantage of online agricultural training videos. Simultaneous Block Diwas programmes were also organized at Block Nud and Ramgarh to redress the grievances of the general public.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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