REASI: A public outreach program was held today near Jama Masjid Dewal.  Vice Chairperson District Development Council, Reasi Sajra Qadir listened to the issues of people.  The overall deliberations focused on reviewing ongoing developmental works, addressing public grievances and ensuring effective implementation of schemes in the area.

The residents raised several pressing concerns, seeking improved road connectivity, power supply to newly electrified areas, and addressing unconnected regions of Sub-Division Mahore, viz. Gulabgarh, Mahore, and Chassana. Other demands put forth by the locals were the renovation of the irrigation canals at Dewal and adjoining areas, besides repair and improvement of services at the local hospitals.

The public further sought the intervention  of a Sheep Husbandry  in catering to the needs of the livestock-dependent population.  Concerns were also raised about the lack of school buildings, with the demand for immediate construction of the same. The need for timely electricity bill dispatches by the Power Development Department (PDD) was highlighted, along with requests for the Forest Department to expedite the construction of footbridges in inaccessible areas.

In addition, the citizens sought detailed awareness about the Marriage Assistance Scheme offered by the Social Welfare Department to ensure eligible beneficiaries could avail themselves of the benefits. Responding to these demands, the Vice Chairperson directed PMGSY teams to conduct detailed surveys to propose road projects for unconnected areas, particularly focusing on Ranglai to Dewal, Dewal to Kaindora via Vandara, Paghila to Kindora via Gulabgarh and Arbais to Shabras. She assured the public that swift action would be taken  to ensure timely  completion of ongoing projects in the area.

Key officials, including Tehsildar Mahore, Executive Engineers of PWD and PMGSY Mahore, Block Development Officer Gulabgarh, AEE JPDCL, AEE Jal Shakti, BMO Mahore, Range Officer Mahore, CDPO Mahore, ZEO Mahore, Agriculture Extension Officer Lar, SDO Sheep Husbandry Mahore, VAS Animal Husbandry Mahore, Horticulture Development Officer Mahore, TSO Mahore, TSWO Mahore, and Incharge Fisheries Department Mahore, attended the meeting to provide updates and address public grievances.

This collaborative effort between the administration and public representatives underscores a commitment to resolving key issues and accelerating development in Mahore and its surrounding areas, ensuring better living standards for all residents.

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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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