• DC facilitates Grihipravesh, hands over keys to beneficiaries

RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today presided over the PM Awas Mela–Shehri, an anchor event organized under PMAY 2.0 and as part of the Sewa Parv here at the Community Hall T-Chowk. CPO Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed Rather; CMO Dr. Kamal Je Zadu; LDM, Davinder Singh; EO MC Surdashan Singh; Tehsildar Deep Kumar, Prominent citizens and several other officers and officials attended the function.

Facilitating Grihipravesh, the Deputy Commissioner handed over the keys of new houses to the beneficiaries of PM Awas Yojana (Urban) provided in the Municipal areas of Ramban, Banihal and Batote, marking a significant step towards fulfilling the vision of “Housing for All.”

Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner said that the government is committed to providing pucca houses with basic amenities to all eligible urban poor houseless families. He emphasized that the PMAY-U scheme aims not only to ensure accommodation but also to improve the overall quality of life of beneficiaries.  

On the occasion, various departments including Urban Local Bodies, Banks, Revenue, JPDCL and Health Department set up stalls to spread awareness about their respective schemes. Beneficiaries were apprised of interest subsidy schemes, spot loan facilities, income certificate issuance, land title clearances and power-related benefits under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

The DC urged the public to actively participate in government welfare schemes and assured that the district administration will extend handholding to people for availing the benefits of all beneficiary oriented and public centric schemes.   

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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