RAMBAN: To strengthen grassroots governance and ensure on the spot resolution of public issues, Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today convened a Public Grievances Redressal Camp at Sumber as part of his public outreach initiative. The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from locals, senior officers and officials. Chairperson DDC Ramban, Dr. Shamshad Shan, DDC Members, ACD and other district officers.

During the camp, several deputations and individuals put forth demands related to release of compensation for land acquired for Railway Project, employment opportunities for local youth in companies executing ongoing railway works, provision of ambulance, up-gradation and maintenance of roads, speedy completion of school buildings, filling of vacant posts in the Education Department and establishment of a Health Sub-Centre at Sumber.

Responding to the demands, the Deputy Commissioner resolved several grievances on the spot by issuing directions to the concerned officers. He directed the departments to adopt a result-oriented and proactive approach to address public concerns, ensuring transparency and accountability at every level.

Highlighting the importance of participatory governance, the DC encouraged locals to avail the benefits of government’s social assistance, employment and youth-oriented schemes being implemented through various departments. He also asked residents to identify suitable land for establishing a Health Centre, so that the matter could be taken up with the concerned authorities for sanction.

The Deputy Commissioner informed that directions have already been issued to officers to organize such grievances redressal camps regularly across the district to bridge the gap between the administration and citizens, thereby bringing governance to people’s doorsteps. He said that district administration is making all efforts to ensure inclusive development, timely service delivery and a responsive administrative framework for all sections of society. The Deputy Commissioner assured that all genuine demands would be addressed in a time-bound manner.

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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