SRINAGAR: A meeting of the Committee on Petitions of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held today under the Chairmanship of MLA Peerzada Farooq Ahmad Shah Assembly Secretariat, Srinagar.

The meeting was attended by Legislators Mir Mohammad Fayaz, Javaid Riyaz (Bedar), Sheikh Ahsan Ahmad (Pardesi), Shagun Parihar besides Additional Chief Secretary, PDD Ashwini Kumar, Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department Mandeep Kour along with other concerned officers.

The Committee deliberated in detail on two petitions including non-compliance of the Court Order regarding fixation of Junior Engineers ( Electrical) and post-retirement recovery from a retired Assistant Plumber.

During the meeting, the Committee held detailed discussion on both matters and sought comprehensive information and relevant records from the concerned departments. It directed the departments to furnish complete details and factual reports pertaining to the issues raised in the petitions for consideration in its next meeting. The Committee emphasized the need for timely submission of the requisite information to facilitate effective examination and disposal of the petitions.

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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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