• Effective governance ecosystem; Govt’s prime concern: Dy CM

JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today said that the government is committed towards putting in place an effective governance ecosystem so that the problems faced by the public are redressed effectively within shortest possible time. The Deputy Chief Minister was interacting with scores of deputations who called on him today to project several issues related to their areas and service related issues seeking speedy redressal of the same.

A deputation of Diploma Engineers projected several issues related to their career progression. Another deputation of National Health Mission raised the issue of regularisation, salary hike and formulation of service Bye Laws and incorporation of financial assistance (Golden Handshake) and related issues.

Similarly, a deputation of Federation of Chamber of Industries, Kashmir raised several issues related to the industrial sector of Jammu and Kashmir. A deputation of All Kashmiri Muslim Migrant Committee demanded enhancement of relief, disbursement of cash assistance and other issues.

Several Legislators, former Sarpanchs from different areas also called on the Deputy Chief Minister and projected several development related issues of their respective constituencies. The Dy CM, while responding to issues projected by the deputations, assured that all their genuine demands and grievances would be looked into for redressal.

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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