GANDERBAL: District Administration Ganderbal today held a public outreach program at the conference hall of Manasbal Development Authority to address public grievances and review developmental progress in Block Safapora. The program was presided over by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, and attended by DDC Member Safapora, ADDC, ASP, ACD, ACP, ACR, officers of various departments. Senior citizens, youth, and the general public of the area actively participated in the event.

During the interactive session, locals and public representatives raised various issues concerning public welfare and development. These included the beautification of Manasbal Lake, vaccination camps for livestock, improved healthcare facilities, deployment of adequate staff at Higher Secondary School Safapora, establishment of an additional receiving station at Kohistan Colony, provision of 24x7 power supply in metered areas, replacement of old water pipes, widening Safapora to Beehama road, legacy waste removal, repair of Lar Canal among other vital concerns.

The representatives also appreciated the visible developmental achievements in Block Safapora. Responding to the issues raised, DC assured that all genuine public demands will be addressed on priority. He instructed the concerned departments to assess the viability of the proposed demands and ensure time-bound redressal of grievances.

Highlighting the importance of irrigation for the farming community, the DC directed I&FC department to undertake desilting of irrigation canals and to initiate urgent repair works on the Lar Canal. To address waste management concerns, BDO Safapora was directed to ensure door-to-door waste collection, as well as lifting and proper disposal of legacy waste from roadsides.

While interacting with the public, DC emphasized the administration’s commitment to developing Manasbal Lake as a premier tourist destination, and urged locals to actively participate in maintaining its cleanliness and ecological health. The DC also encouraged the youth to approach Agriculture and allied departments to explore employment generation opportunities under schemes like HADP, noting that Block Safapora holds significant potential in these sectors.

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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