• Meets several public delegations at Jammu

JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring prompt service delivery and speedy redressal of public grievances to strengthen governance at the grassroots level.

During an extensive public outreach session held at Civil Secretariat here, Deputy Chief Minister met several public delegations from Jammu as well as Srinagar, who apprised him of various issues concerning their respective areas. The deputations raised matters related to overall upgradation of civic and infrastructural facilities in their respective areas.

Giving a patient hearing to all delegations, the Deputy Chief Minister assured them that their genuine concerns would be addressed in a time-bound and result-oriented manner. He directed the concerned Departments to take immediate and impactful measures to ensure effective resolution of issues affecting public welfare.

The Deputy Chief Minister emphasized that responsive governance and prompt service delivery remain top priorities of the present government. He said that consistent engagement with the public and timely follow-up of grievances are essential for maintaining transparency and accountability in the system.

He further stated that the Government is committed to providing equitable development across all regions and ensuring that the benefits of various schemes and projects reach every section of society.

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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