NEW DELHI: Principal Resident Commissioner, Dr. Rashmi Singh, today inspected the J&K House and reviewed the status of renovation and upgradation works including revamp of reception area, creation of waiting lounge area, prayer hall, allopathic dispensary and office space at J&K House, Chanakyapuri. Dr Rashmi was accompanied by Anil Sharma, Additional Resident Commissioner, Shruti Bhardwaj, Manager J&K House, Chanakyapuri and officers of PwD wing.

After inaugurating the renovated reception area of J&K House, Chanakyapuri, Dr. Rashmi Singh took a round of the Kitchen and Dining Hall area where she interacted with the guests seeking feedback regarding hospitality and protocol services being extended at the guest house. In-house guests were  appreciative of the overall facilities and management.   They expressed appreciation towards  people friendly and public-centric initiatives by the Resident Commission which has resulted in  progressive changes at  the Jammu and Kashmir house, Chanakyapuri.

Among the visiting guests former MLA, Ishfaq Jabbar appreciated the improvement in infrastructure, food quality and other requisite. DDC Chairperson Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq, praised the polite and humble nature of  the staff deployed there. She  pointed out the need for installing a water purifier which was assured to be provisioned by the visiting team.

Afshana Hamal, a JKAS officer who had come to attend a conference at Delhi while lauding the services being extended in the guest house stated " It is indeed a home away from home".  A retired officer Shabir Ahmed Bhat said that he has been coming to Jammu and Kashmir House, Chanakyapuri for the last 14 years and has seen unprecedented change both in the working of the staff, their responsiveness towards guests and overall improvement in  infrastructure during recent  years.

Syed Junaid Hashmi, a journalist referred to courteous behaviour of the outsourced staff looking after  housekeeping services saying that Jammu and Kashmir House, Chanakyapuri has come a long way during  last few  years. Use of innovative digital methods in payments, room allotment and other services has proven immensely beneficial for the visiting guests, he maintained. He raised the need for installation of an ATM in the building which was assured to be looked into.

During the inspection visit, Dr. Rashmi Singh also felicitated Somnath, one of the housekeeping service staff for showing integrity and honesty in returning a valuable item to the management. PRC also extended her appreciation towards all team members and especially ARC, Anil and Manager Shruti Bhardwaj for walking the talk and motivated all officials to always strive for continuous improvement.

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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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