BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today visited the remote border village of Baba-Gael in Uri Sub-division to assess on-ground developmental issues and engaging directly with the habitants living close to the border to understand and resolve any infrastructural and service delivery challenges faced by them.

During the visit, the locals put forth several pressing issues affecting their daily lives which include frequent wild animal attacks resulting in loss of life and property, need for macadamization and upgradation of road infrastructure, construction of retaining walls in landslide-prone areas, and improvement in healthcare and education facilities.

The DC gave a patient hearing to all the concerns raised by the villagers and assured the public that the administration is committed to the development and welfare of border residents and that all genuine issues would be addressed in a time-bound manner. He further issued directions to the concerned departments to conduct on-ground assessments for necessary action, especially in critical areas like road connectivity and prevention of landslides.

Earlier, DC visited the under-construction Water Supply Scheme at Shakot-Warikha being constructed under NABARD, with a capacity of 50,000 gallons. The concerned Executive Engineer apprised that 70 percent of the work has been completed and the scheme is expected to be completed by July 2025. The DC was accompanied by SDM Uri, Shubhankar Pratyush Pathak and other concerned officers during the visit.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here