RAMBAN: As part of the ongoing Public Outreach campaign aimed at addressing public grievances, the District Administration Ramban, led by Deputy Commissioner Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, organized Weekly Block Diwas meetings at various locations within the identified blocks of the district.

At Govindpura Maitra, Additional Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Varunjeet Singh Charak, presided over the Block Diwas meeting, attentively listening to the issues and demands brought forth by the locals. In response, the ADC issued directives to the concerned departments, emphasizing the need to resolve all genuine public interest issues promptly.

Similarly, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Ramban, S Harpal Singh, attended the Block Diwas at Batote. During the meeting, he addressed and resolved most of the local issues on the spot. Singh also participated in a plantation drive launched from Dakbunglow, Batote, underscoring the administration's commitment to environmental sustainability.

The Block Diwas meeting in Sangaldan, chaired by Sub Divisional Magistrate, Gool, Pawan Goswami, witnessed significant public participation. This meeting aimed to resolve issues at the doorstep of the public, reflecting the administration's dedication to accessible governance.

Sub Divisional Magistrate Ramsoo, Ghanshyam Basotra, was present at the Block Diwas meeting in Ukhral. Throughout these meetings, public representatives, prominent citizens, and a large number of general public members raised various issues pertaining to their respective areas.

Similar meetings were also held in Block Banihal, Khari and Gandhari to prioritize public engagement and swift resolution of grievances through these weekly Block Diwas meetings, ensuring that the concerns of the citizens are addressed effectively and efficiently.

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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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