RAJOURI: District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, today chaired a Block Diwas program (Public Grievance Redressal and Service Delivery Camp) at   Gambhir Brahmana, aimed to address the issues and demands of the local populace in a participatory manner.

During the Block Diwas, the general public raised several demands and grievances, seeking maintenance of the PMGSY road Tundi Trar, renovation of the building of Middle School Tundi Trar, installation of an ATM, construction of bunkers, especially near educational institutions, up-gradation of Thandikassi to Patrara road, Ghambir–Khankari road, blacktopping of the road from Irwan Khaiter to Tundi Trar and establishment of a health centre at Panjgrain Upper-A and Lower-B, besides projecting other civic and developmental issues.

The District Development Commissioner listened patiently to the grievances and issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned departments for timely redressal. Emphasising efficient service delivery, the DC directed the concerned authorities to commission the Panjgrain Water Supply Scheme functional before 15th February- 2026.

In addition, the DDC inspected the infrastructure of High School Gambhir Brahmana and directed the AEE, PWD to take up the pending construction works at the earliest to ensure improved facilities for students.

The Block Diwas witnessed active participation from residents, who appreciated the district administration for bringing governance to their doorstep and addressing their concerns in a transparent and responsive manner.

Senior officers present on the occasion included ADDC, Malikzada Sheraz ul Haq; PO ICDS, Harpal Singh; ACR, Mohd Jahangir Khan; CPO, Maqsood Ahmed; Deputy Director Employment, Mohd Nawaz; ACD, Auqil Naveed; CMO, Dr. M. L. Rana; DSWO, Abdul Raheem; Tehsildar Manjakote, Jazia Kazmi; Ex-En PHE, Sudesh Kumar; DFO, Naveed Mughal along with other district and sectoral officers.

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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