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KISHTWAR: The Social Welfare Department, in collaboration with the District Administration Kishtwar spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Dr Devansh Yadav organized an interactive session with the female staff of DC Office Complex Kishtwar and discussed the creche and other facilities meant for them.

The session was graced by the presence of Assistant Commissioner Revenue Kishtwar Idrees Lone, DSWO Kishtwar Zubair Ahmed Lone, ALC Kishtwar Mamta Sudershan, TSWO Kishtwar Rajesh Sharma ,TSWO Paddar Chetna Sharma besides other officers and female employees of DC Office Complex Kishtwar.

The session provided a platform to discuss the various creche and facilities available besides open dialogue and the exchange of ideas, enabling female staff to voice their concerns and challenges and way forwards.

The event was attended by numerous female employees from various departments, who shared their experiences and sought solutions to many issues ranging from workplace like creche facility, safe and secure environment, separate washrooms, wellness programs, suggestions for Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, transport issues related to overloading, special lactating rooms, female committee in all complexes of Mini- Secretariat Kishtwar and various other issues.

ACR, DSWO and ALC listened carefully to the grievances of the employees and proposed actionable measures. The authorities assured the attendees that their feedback would be taken seriously and that steps would be taken to address the highlighted issues.

The Social Welfare Department and District Administration Kishtwar plan to hold regular follow-up sessions to ensure continuous improvement and support for female employees in the district.

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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.

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