• Onspot grievance resolution key component of Block Diwas: DDC Shopian

SHOPIAN:  To ensure effective service delivery and prompt grievance resolution of the public at their doorsteps, the District Development Commissioner, Faz lul Haseeb, today presided over a Public Outreach programme, Block Diwas at Imam Sahib, here.

On the occasion, besides the public of Imam Sahib, locals of adjacent villages- Hendew, Wadipora, Kadigam, Aadakharan, Wasohalan, DK Pora, Wuyan and Losedenow apprised the DDC of various  issues ranging from road connectivity  to cleanliness of irrigation Khuls and  portable drinking water facility. Uninterrupted power supply, repairs of lanes, drains and sanitation issues were also flagged off.

The DDC patiently listened to all the issues and demands put forth by the locals and directed the concerned officers to redress the genuine grievances in a time bound manner, as per their feasibility and  norms.

Earlier, the DDC sought feedback from the line departments on their ongoing works and reviewed their performance vis a vis developmental targets.
    While interacting with the people, DDC said that the block diwas is being organised with the sole objective to provide more transparent, accountable, public-friendly and responsive administration to the people. This initiative of the Government is contributing immensely to good governance, he said.

He said that the purpose of organising such programmes is to reach out to the unreached habitations, listen to their genuine issues and resolve them as per norms.   He further added that no stone shall be left unturned in meeting the expectations of the public and fulfilling their genuine issues within a time bound manner.

Additional District Development Commissioner(ADDC) Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone, SDM Zainapora,ACP and other districts officers and officials were present on the occasion. The event concluded with the distribution of scholarship Certificates among Students.

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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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