SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today said that speedy redress of public grievances is among the top priorities of Omar Abdullah led government. He said that the government has taken slew of measures to ensure timely resolution of the problems faced by the people.

“The public welfare issues raised by the MLA’s would be accorded top priority with the officials performing their task with utmost seriousness and sensitivity, ensuring speedy and satisfactory solutions,” the Minister said during his interaction with the public delegations including legislators at Civil Secretariat Srinagar.

Legislators raised various issues of public importance related to their constituencies and demanded intervention of the Minister in this regard. They raised various grievances related to forest related issues, water supply, power, health care facilities, tribal welfare and other constituency specific issues. The Minister assured all the delegations that their concerns would be taken up with the concerned departments for appropriate action.

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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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