RAMBAN: To facilitate redressal of pension-related grievances and promoting transparency in the pension disbursal process, the Office of the Principal Accountant General (A&E), J&K, Jammu is organizing a Pension Adalat at the District Headquarters Ramban on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

As per an official communiqué, the Adalat is aimed at addressing and resolving long-pending grievances of pensioners and family pensioners, facilitating early settlement of unsettled cases, and spreading awareness among Pension Sanctioning Authorities (PSAs), Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) and other stakeholders regarding pension-related procedures and responsibilities.

All PSAs and DDOs have been directed to thoroughly review pending pension cases, especially those held up due to lack of clarification or information, and come prepared with relevant documents for on-the-spot resolution during the Adalat. Additionally, the Accountant General office will conduct on-the-spot verification of pension cases of employees retiring within the next six months, ensuring that all required formalities are complete and accurate to avoid future delays.

All Pension Sanctioning Authorities (DDOs/Heads of Offices), pensioners, family pensioners, and concerned employees of the district have been requested to participate in the Pension Adalat. Employees and officers from adjacent districts are also welcome to attend and avail the opportunity for grievance redressal and clarification of issues.

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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