• Public Darbars at Mankote and Mendhar witness wide participation; officers directed for on-the-spot action

POONCH: Ghulam Ali Khatana, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) concluded his two-day visit to the Mendhar Constituency in District Poonch aimed at reviewing developmental works and addressing public grievances. On the occasion, SDM Mendhar, Imran Kataria, Executive Officer Waqf Board, Tiku Khan, Ex MLC Murtaza Khan besides all District/Sectoral officers and officers from line departments were present.

On the first day of the visit, the MP held a Public Darbar at Pangeli Bridge, Mankote, where he interacted with locals and reviewed ongoing development activities in the area. On the second day, the MP held another Public Darbar at Dak Bungalow Mendhar and later at Panchayat Ghar, Middle Dhargloon in Block Balakote.

During the interaction, villagers and local residents raised several issues, including road projects, bridge construction, electricity supply concerns, non-functional water lift schemes, gaps in health infrastructure, issues related to BRO roads and matters concerning education, agriculture, horticulture schemes and overall developmental works.

The MP patiently listened to all grievances and assured the public that their genuine demands would be addressed. He issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned Executive Engineers and district officers to take immediate steps for resolving the issues. He emphasized that all genuine problems must be identified and resolved promptly to ensure that the public does not face inconvenience.

During the meeting, all the issues raised by the local residents were addressed by the concerned officers. They provided detailed responses, explaining the existing gaps and shortcomings in various sectors. The officers also elaborated on the status of each grievance on the spot, giving clear and comprehensive information regarding the problems and the steps being taken to resolve them. The MP further directed the officers to closely monitor the issues raised and ensure timely redressal, reaffirming his commitment to the welfare and development of the region.

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.

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