JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today met several deputations from Samba, Bari Brahmana, Nagrota and other areas of Jammu region, assuring them that their genuine issues would be addressed on priority. The delegations highlighted various developmental concerns pertaining to their respective areas and sought the Minister's intervention for their early redress.

A delegation from Samba highlighted the problem of irregular water supply and sought necessary intervention for ensuring adequate drinking water availability. Another deputation raised matters related to implementation of the Forest Rights Act and requested expeditious disposal of the pending cases.

A separate delegation urged the Minister to take steps for strengthening and upgrading the healthcare infrastructure to improve delivery of medical services to the people. Several other deputations also projected local developmental issues and sought redress of public grievances pertaining to their respective areas.

Interacting with the deputations, the Minister reiterated that prompt redress of public grievances remains one of the foremost priorities of the government. Javed Rana directed the concerned officers to examine the issues projected by the deputations and take appropriate measures for their timely resolution.

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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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