DODA: A Block Diwas Programme was today held at the Block Office Changa in Sub Division Gandoh, witnessing a huge participation of local residents, PRI members and officers from various departments.

The event was presided over by SDM Gandoh, Arun Kumar Badyal, who gave a patient hearing to the public and addressed a wide range of issues, demands, and grievances. People raised concerns related to road connectivity, drinking water shortage, power supply, health facilities, school upgradation, ration distribution, PMAY cases and revenue matters.

During the programme, the SDM held detailed discussions with the officers and issued clear directions for timely redressal of all genuine issues. He stressed upon speeding up developmental works, improving road and electricity infrastructure, ensuring adequate water supply, strengthening health services in remote areas and maintaining transparency in welfare schemes. Officers from various departments including Rural Development, PHE, PDD, Education, Social Welfare, Health, Revenue, PMGSY and others responded to the sector-specific grievances of the public.

The SDM also directed all concerned departments to make proper arrangements for winter preparedness, including ensuring uninterrupted power supply, stocking essential commodities, keeping key roads open and strengthening the response mechanism for snow clearance and emergency services. He emphasized proactive measures to minimize public inconvenience during harsh weather conditions.

The SDM appreciated the active participation of the people and assured that their concerns would be taken up at the appropriate level for early resolution. He emphasized that Block Diwas is an important platform for public outreach, grievance redressal and strengthening coordination between the administration and the community.

The event also witnessed on-spot issuance of certificates, registration of applications and dissemination of awareness material regarding government schemes.

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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