SAMBA: In a powerful demonstration of people-centric governance, the District Administration Samba today held its weekly Block Divas at Jerda, a zero-line border village in Panchayat Chak Nazir, Block Ramgarh.

Chaired by District Development Commissioner, Ayushi Sudan and graced by DDC Chairman, Keshav Dutt Sharma, the outreach event brought together Panchayat representatives, local residents and departmental officials on a single platform to address grassroots concerns and accelerate development in sensitive border areas.

Emphasizing that governance becomes meaningful only when the administration stands shoulder-to-shoulder with citizens, DDC Sudan directed all concerned departments to ensure swift, coordinated resolution of issues ranging from drinking water and electricity to road connectivity, healthcare, agriculture including critical cross-border cultivation challenges and ration supply.

The District Development Commissioner underscored the need for inter-departmental synergy and close collaboration with local governance, while encouraging residents to actively leverage government schemes such as the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and Mission Yuva for socio-economic empowerment. Following the public interaction, Ms. Sudan visited polyhouses established under Agriculture and Floriculture schemes, interacting with beneficiaries and appreciating their adoption of modern farming techniques.

DDC Sudan stressed that strengthening agriculture remains central to sustainable development and rural prosperity. With departmental stalls disseminating information on welfare initiatives and officials committed to on-the-spot solutions, the Block Divas exemplified Samba’s unwavering commitment to cutting through bureaucratic bottlenecks and delivering governance where it matters most at the doorstep of its people, especially those residing in the nation’s sensitive border belt. The Block Divas was attended by ADDC Samba, Champa Devi Thakur, ACD Samba, SDM Vijaypur, public representatives and a large number of locals.

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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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