• Grievance redressal camps and citizen interaction programmes held across tehsils

POONCH: The third day of Good Governance Week was actively observed across district Poonch, witnessing extensive public outreach and field-level engagement by the district administration. A series of programmes were conducted across the sub-divisions and tehsils including Surankote, Mendhar, Mandi, Balakote, Mankote and Haveli, with a focus on strengthening grassroots governance and enhancing service delivery.

The Officers/officials from the line departments, carried out field visits and organized public interaction sessions in their respective jurisdictions. These interactions provided a platform to citizens to voice their concerns and developmental needs directly before the administration.  Officers  patiently listened to grievances, recorded genuine cases and offered on-the-spot redressal wherever feasible.

The initiatives undertaken on Day 3 of Good Governance Week underscore the district administration’s commitment to responsive governance, transparent administration and strengthened citizen participation, reaffirming its resolve to take governance closer to the people in district  Poonch.

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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