RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, today chaired a meeting of officers to review functioning of the Revenue Department and progress on the rationalization of Patwar Halqas and Girdawar Circles across the district.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Varunjeet Singh Charak; Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Shokat Hayat Mattoo; SDM Banihal, Mohammad Naseeb Bajran; SDM Gool, Imtiaz Ahmed; SDM Ramsoo, Sayad Mazahir Hussain Shah; besides Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars and other Revenue officials.

The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the public services being provided by the Revenue Department and conducted a tehsil-wise assessment of the ongoing rationalization exercise. He directed the officers to expedite the process and submit comprehensive reports within the stipulated time frame.

The DC emphasized to carry out the rationalization of Patwar Halqas and Girdawar Circles strictly in accordance with the prescribed norms to ensure efficient and accessible services delivery. He further impressed upon officers to maintain accuracy, transparency and accountability while undertaking the exercise so that the reorganization facilitates improved accessibility and better services delivery for the people across the district.

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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