KASTIGARH: Jammu Kashmir Lamberdars and Chowkidars Union (JKLCU) unit Kastigarh holds its meet at Kastigarh to discuss various issues pertaining to them like burning issue to raise their monthly salaries in according to atleast mentioned in Minimum Wages Act. and any Lamberdar or Chowkidar who retire at the age of 60 years provide monthly pension to them.

Chairman Mukesh Parihar (Ph No 8492866752 ) Jammu Kashmir Lamberdars and Chowkidars Union said that the Lamberdars and Chowkidars are living in pathetic condition. We get Rs 1501 only for Lamberdars and only Rs 1500 for Chowkidars per month by our government. As you are aware that under new guidelines any Lamberdar or Chowkidar must know read and write and most of the newly recruited Lamberdars or Chowkidars are highly qualified. As the new technology were introduced in Revenue Department every small and big work goes online. Due to this improvement in Revenue Department our work becomes very difficult now. We falls under 36 Departments to whom we are answerable.

District Cashier Doda Ramesh Chib said that our government should revoke SRO 412 Dated 29th September, 2017 and should make a regular policy for Lamberdars and Chowkidars and also appeal to the different district's Lamberdars and Chowkidars to join hands with us so that you can also be a part of our struggle". Lamberdari and Chowkidari are our prime оссuраtion. We are unable to pay tution fees of school going childrens. We are living in miserable condition. We are request- ing to our govenment which is headed by Hon'ble Chief Minister Jenab Omar Abdullah that kindly brings us atleast under Minimum Wages Act and  provide monthly pension after retirement to any who retire at the age of 60 years.

JKLCU has elected its tehsil committee which consists of Tehsil Chief Organizer: Gulfam Iqbal, Organizer:  Swami Raj and Fareed Ahmed Tehsil Cashier: Ramesh Chib while Tehsil Media Advisor is Sajid Nisar.

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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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