KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today chaired the weekly Block Diwas programme at Thayan Kalaroose of district Kupwara to listen to the grievances and developmental issues of the people. The programme was attended by DDC Member Kalaroos, Mustafa Rahie, District Officers, Block level officers, besides, Government employees and a large number of people were also present during the block diwas.

On arrival, DC inspected various stalls installed by different departments including the Agri-allied sector, showcasing progress and achievements of their schemes. Addressing the block diwas proceedings, Ayushi appealed to the people to come forward to register themselves under various public welfare schemes which will address their different issues. She urged the prominent and senior citizens present there to take lead in availing the Government schemes so that others get encouraged for the same.

Referring to Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna, DC said that the scheme aims to resolve the power woes of the consumers to make them self-reliant and appealed to the people to enroll themselves under the scheme to reap the benefits of free electricity. She said the scheme is heavily subsidized by the Government for the benefit of the consumers which reduces the power bill of the consumer to zero.

Replying to the issues of water supply, DC said that different habitations of Kalaroose block have been covered under Water Supply Scheme Kalaroose which has benefitted large number of households living in these areas. She said all left out areas will also be covered under the JJM as the Government has extended the Jal Jeevan Mission up to the year 2028.

Earlier, DDC Member Kalaroose, senior citizens and youth spoke and put forth their demands and issues of the area pertaining to power, water supply, link roads, etc. After giving patient hearing to the issues raised by the people, DC redressed several issues on the spot and assured them that all their genuine concerns would be addressed in a phased manner with active coordination from relevant departments.

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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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