KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, conducted a public outreach visit to village Khull to take firsthand appraisal of public grievances and assess developmental needs and infrastructure works in the area.

During the visit, several delegations and local residents met the DC and raised various demands, including making the existing filtration plants functional, augmentation of teaching staff at the Higher Secondary School, construction of the pending road to Gujjar Basti, desilting of the irrigation canal, removal of encroachments, along with several other public issues.

DC gave a patient hearing to the concerns raised by the public. Some issues were resolved on the spot, while others were noted for timely redressal by the concerned departments. He directed all officers to ensure prompt and effective grievance redressal, and emphasized improving overall service delivery in the area.

As part of the visit, DC also inspected the ongoing construction work of the Additional Classroom (ACR) at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Khull. He reviewed the pace and quality of work and instructed the Executive Engineer to expedite the work and ensure its completion within the stipulated time frame.

DC further took stock of works under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and other developmental works in the area, stressing the importance of timely execution for public benefit.

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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