SRINAGAR: A formal meeting of the Committee on Assurances was held today at the Assembly Secretariat, Srinagar, under the chairmanship of MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar.

MLA Iftkar Ahmad, Waheed ur Rehman Para, Shabir Ahmad Kullay along with senior officers from the Assembly Secretariat were present in the meeting.

During the meeting, the Chairman underscored the vital role of the Committee on Assurances in ensuring the effective implementation of assurances, promises and commitments made by the Government on the floor of the House. He emphasized that the Committee serves as an important mechanism for monitoring the progress of such assurances and ensuring their timely fulfillment.

The Chairman stressed the need for greater accountability among the government departments in implementing the assurances entrusted to them. He directed that all the concerned departments should make concerted efforts to ensure that pending assurances are implemented within a stipulated period of three months.

The members of the Committee also echoed the Chairman’s vision regarding the significance of the Committee and highlighted the need for strengthening the monitoring framework. They offered valuable suggestions aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the Committee's functioning.

The Committee further resolved to hold regular meetings to review the status of assurances and facilitate their timely implementation, thereby ensuring better results and enhanced accountability in governance.

The meeting concluded with a commitment from all members to work collectively towards achieving the objectives of the Committee and strengthening the system of legislative oversight.

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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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