SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting with Deputy Commissioners to review the progress of key matters, including the clearance of compassionate appointment cases, disposal of public & migrant grievances, revenue appeals, issuance of SVAMITA cards, and land transfer issues.

During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner directed all Deputy Commissioners to expedite the processing of pending compassionate appointment cases in coordination with the concerned authorities and ensure the preparation of the final list of eligible beneficiaries at the earliest.

He also instructed the Deputy Commissioners to dispose of pending migrant and other public grievances in a time-bound manner, stressing the need for prompt and effective grievance redressal.

Emphasising efficient revenue administration, the Divisional Commissioner called for streamlining the hearing and disposal of revenue appeals by Second Class Magistrates. Reviewing the implementation of the SVAMITA scheme, he urged the district administrations to accelerate the generation and distribution of SVAMITA cards to eligible beneficiaries.

The meeting also reviewed the status of land transfer proposals concerning various departments and organisations, including the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Bharat Scouts and Guides, NCC Training Camp, and other government agencies.

The Divisional Commissioner directed the concerned officers to expedite the processing of these cases at their ends to facilitate timely completion of pending land transfer formalities.

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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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