JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today reiterated government’s determination towards ensuring people-centric governance in Jammu and Kashmir. The Deputy Chief Minister was interacting with various public and individual delegations at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu. During the interaction, the Deputy Chief Minister said that all efforts are being made to ensure timely completion of developmental projects and prompt service delivery across all government offices.

The delegations who called on the Deputy Chief Minister hailed from Kishtwar, Rajouri, Jammu, Kathua, Baramulla, Srinagar, Ganderbal and other districts of Jammu and Kashmir. They raised issues pertaining to construction of roads, bridges and culverts, mining-related matters, concerns of the labour class, employee-related issues and other public demands.

The Deputy Chief Minister assured the delegations that all their genuine issues would be taken up with the concerned departments for prompt redressal. “Our agenda is to ensure time-bound grievance redressal and seamless relief to the people,” he said. He added that the officers have been directed to give a compassionate hearing to public issues and adopt a positive approach for their timely resolution.

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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