BANDIPORA:  Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, on Wednesday chaired a Mega Block Diwas programme at Markundal Naidkhai, where she reviewed the status of developmental activities and heard a wide range of public grievances and concerns projected by the residents of the area.

The programme was attended by SDM Sumbal, ACD, ACP, CMO, CEO, CAHO, CHO, CAO, ARTO, Executive Engineers of various departments, Tehsildar Hajin, and a large gathering of public representatives and concerned officers.

During the interaction session, residents raised issues pertaining to road connectivity, macadamisation, desilting, drinking water supply, sanitation, irrigation, education infrastructure, waste management, ration cards, social welfare schemes, and other developmental concerns.

The Deputy Commissioner assured the public that all genuine demands and grievances would be addressed in a phased and time-bound manner, and directed concerned officers to initiate necessary action on priority.

The DC further directed the concerned departments to improve civic amenities, strengthen sanitation and waste management measures, and ensure more effective public service delivery in the area. Emphasising the importance of public participation, the Deputy Commissioner noted that challenges such as waste management and drug abuse cannot be addressed by the government alone, and urged citizens to extend full cooperation in maintaining cleanliness and fostering social awareness.

The Deputy Commissioner also directed concerned departments to conduct field surveys and submit reports on road conditions, water stagnation, irrigation deficiencies, and other infrastructural requirements in the area.

Directing the Agriculture Department Bandipora to organise a special camp for resolution of issues related to PM-KISAN beneficiaries, the Deputy Commissioner also made clear that encroachments on irrigation canals would not be tolerated and that such structures would be demolished without exception.

Residents and participants expressed appreciation to the Deputy Commissioner for conducting the Block Diwas and for personally and patiently engaging with the concerns of the people.

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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