• Issues on-spot directions for grievances' redressal

RAMBAN: As part of the ongoing public outreach initiative of District Administration, Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, today conducted a public outreach programme at Block Gandhri to directly listen to the grievances of the locals and ensure timely redressal of their issues at the grassroots level. The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed Rather, Assistant Commissioner Panchayats Mohammad Ashfaq, General Manager DIC Ravinder Anand, CMO, CAHO, CAO, CHO, DSHO, AD FCS&CA, BDO and other senior officers and prominent citizens.

During the interaction, several delegations and individuals raised various issues related to healthcare, road connectivity, veterinary services, ration supply, power infrastructure, education, tourism and youth development. Responding promptly, the Deputy Commissioner issued on-spot directions to the concerned officers to resolve the grievances efficiently.

To augment healthcare services, the DC instructed the Chief Medical Officer to deploy a Mobile Health Facility for Gandhri once in a week and ensure availability of an ambulance at PHC Bhatni as early as possible to cater to emergency medical needs. The Chief Animal Husbandry Officer was directed to arrange for the visit of a veterinary doctor and support staff twice a week to provide necessary veterinary services in the area.

In response to the demand for a new ration depot, the AD FCS&CA was directed to ensure ration supply at identified nearest locations for the convenience of the public. The Deputy Commissioner also directed the PMGSY Department to carry out immediate maintenance work on the Kanga–Gandhri road.  Regarding educational concerns, he assured the public that the matter regarding the filling of the vacant posts of Lecturer and Masters would be taken up with the concerned authorities.

 Furthermore, the Chief Agriculture Officer was instructed to ensure timely availability of seeds for the farming community, the Executive Engineer JPDCL was directed to complete the installation of electric poles to strengthen the power infrastructure in the area.  The locals appreciated the District Administration for reaching out to the Block Gandhri along with district officers of all line departments to redress the public grievances at their doorsteps.  

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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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