RAMBAN: To facilitate timely redressal of public grievances, Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan today convened a public grievance redressal camp at   village Halla in Dhandrath area. The Deputy Commissioner, along with officers and participants recited the National Song “Vande Mataram” to mark the celebrations of the 150th Anniversary of India’s National Song, adding a patriotic fervour to the proceedings.

The camp witnessed active participation from public representatives, including the DDC Member and district officers, including ACD, Tehsildar, CMO, Executive Engineers from PWD, PMGSY, JPDCL and Jal Shakti, ALC, CAHO, CAO, CHO, DSWO, BDO besides officers from other departments.

Responding to demands raised by the locals, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Executive Engineer JPDCL to provide the requisite number of electric poles, ensure their installation to strengthen power infrastructure, rectify electricity bills and issue future bills strictly as per meter readings. 

The Executive Engineer Flood Control was directed to take up protection works in nallahs to safeguard houses located in vulnerable areas, while the Executive Engineer Jal Shakti was instructed to expedite and complete ongoing water supply projects under JJM and other schemes.

To improve road safety and connectivity, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Executive Engineer PMGSY to frame a plan for the construction of crash barriers at critical locations along the Halla road. He also asked him to explore the feasibility of constructing a road to Sarvadhar to facilitate the people and promote tourism and religious significance of the area, adding that permanent maintenance of roads will commence shortly.

The Chief Medical Officer was directed to ensure regular visits of doctors along with paramedical staff and availability of medicines in the area as per schedule.  Further, the Tehsildar Ramban was directed to identify suitable state land for the construction of a bus stand. The Deputy Commissioner assured that other demands, including provision of an ambulance, solar street lights, development of a playground and drainage facilities will be addressed in a time-bound manner.

The Deputy Commissioner inspected stalls set up by various departments, providing on-the-spot services and information about government schemes. He urged the public to avail maximum benefits from welfare and developmental schemes. Officers from different departments sensitised the people about ongoing initiatives and provided necessary guidance and handholding to eligible beneficiaries.

Earlier, locals highlighted several issues of public importance. The Deputy Commissioner assured that the remaining grievances would be resolved in a time-bound and transparent manner.

En-route, the Deputy Commissioner also interacted with various deputations and individuals and resolved their issues on the spot by issuing directions to the concerned officers.

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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