SRINAGAR: Several members of J&K Legislative Assembly today called on Minister for Jal Shakti, Forests and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana at Civil Secretariat here. Narinder Singh Raina, MLA R S Pura, Professor Gharu Ram, MLA, Suchetgarh, Ch Vikram Randhawa, MLA Gandhi Nagar, Arvind Gupta, MLA Jammu West discussed with the Minister issues pertaining to water supply and other vital concerns of public importance regarding their respective constituencies.

They brought to the notice of the Minister the issue of rampant use of private tankers in some areas of Jammu city and requested for rationalization of Water supply in the city and its peripheries like Bhatindi, Chowadi, Channi, Trikuta Nagar, Narwal, Bahu Fort, Talab Tillo etc. They also highlighted the irrigation problems being faced by the farmers during the crop season specially border areas of Suchetgarh and R S Pura.

The Minister assured the legislators that the government shall take all possible measures to provide adequate and safe drinking water to all households in the projected areas. He also assured to address irrigation problems in R S Pura within the shortest possible time. Javid Rana, while interacting with the MLAs, urged upon them to extend their cooperation to the government in addressing vital issues of public importance in their respective areas. He also asked them to continue to work for the welfare of common masses with greater vigour and commitment.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). ā€œHis article, ā€˜When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.ā€.  Read the message here
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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