RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today convened a Public Grievances Redressal Camp here at Panchayat Kanthi. A team of officers representing different departments was present to take note of the public issues and initiate measures to resolve the same. Departmental stalls were also established at the venue to provide on-the-spot services and disseminate information regarding government schemes.

The Deputy Commissioner gave a patient hearing to the grievances and demands raised by the local residents. Most of the issues of public importance were resolved on the spot, while matters requiring further examination were referred to the concerned departments with clear directions for time-bound redressal.

The officers present included Assistant Commissioner Development, Tehsildar, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Education Officer, Executive Engineers PWD, PMGSY and Jal Shakti, Assistant Labour Commissioner, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, District Social Welfare Officer, Block Development Officer Ramban, besides officers from various line departments.

Responding to the demands, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Executive Engineer Jal Shakti Department to expedite the completion of under construction Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects and ensure proper functioning of existing water supply schemes in the area.

The Chief Education Officer was asked to take measures to make the Girls Hostel at Kanthi functional from the current academic session to benefit the girl students. He was further asked to rationalise the teaching staff to address shortage in the schools of the area.

Further, the PWD Engineers were directed to expedite ongoing road construction works to provide connectivity to the people. The Executive Engineer concerned and the Tehsildar were instructed to visit Kanthi market to arrange parking space on the already acquired land for the proposed road project. Additionally, the Deputy Commissioner directed the AYUSH Department to shift the AYUSH Wellness Centre to the newly constructed building for its effective functioning.

Earlier, officers from different departments sensitised the public about ongoing welfare and developmental schemes and provided necessary guidance and handholding to eligible beneficiaries for availing benefits. Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner also inspected the ongoing developmental works in the area and addressed bottlenecks to ensure smooth and timely execution of the same.

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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