REASI: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Vishesh Mahajan today led the weekly Block Diwas event in Katra and inspected civic amenities and development works across the holy township. Accompanied by a team of officers, the DC visited several schools in the town including Govt. Middle school Sherpur and Moori and Govt girls school Katra and assessed the provision of educational infrastructure and civic amenities. He interacted with students and teachers and inquired about the requirements for fostering educational facilities.

Later at the public outreach event, the DC addressed key concerns raised by the local residents, including essential services like shortage of water, electricity. He also inspected progress of work on Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Express Highway project and discussed compensation issues related to it. He assured timely resolution of compensation grievances, promising that all due benefits would reach in time. He also visited the under construction Court complex in Katra and told authorities to expedite the work.

The DC reaffirmed the administration's commitment to resolving local concerns and ensuring smooth execution of developmental projects. His direct engagement with the public was appreciated by the community, who welcomed the swift administrative action to resolve long-standing issues. Officials present during the event were SDM Piyush Dhotra, ACD Pardeep Kumar, ASP Vipan Chandran and other department officers.

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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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