JAMMU: Senior BJP leader and MLA from Bahu Assembly Constituency, Ch. Vikram Randhawa, held a Public Darbar at the BJP Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to address the public grievances. A large number of individuals and deputations representing various areas of Jammu raised multiple issues concerning civic amenities, infrastructure, and public service in the Public Darbar.

Among other deputations, a deputation from Dagiana presented a land dispute requiring immediate revenue department related intervention. A deputation from Nanak Nagar requested for new street lights. A deputation from Narwal Pain requested for the extension of deployment on serious health grounds. A deputation from Last Morh Gandhi Nagar complained about encroachment on back side of Shree Lakshmi Narayan Mandir. A deputation from sector-4 Channi Himmat requested for the maintenance of Hariyali Park. A deputation from sector-7 Channi Himmat requested for repair of road, lane and drain and lights. A person requested for the pending appointment under SRO 43. A deputation from Gandhi Nagar requested for the clearance of lane and drain. A deputation from Gole Market requested for the repair in PHE pipes. A deputation requested for the repair of lane and drains. A deputation from Arnas requested for the construction of foot path. A deputation from Bahu Fort Bawe raised a request for a ‘Sarai’ in Bawe Wali Mata Mandir. A deputation from Gandhi Nagar requested

Ch. Vikram Randhawa gave a patient hearing to all deputations and immediately took up many of the issues with the officials of concerned departments. In several instances, he issued written instructions to ensure timely action.

Speaking on the occasion, Ch. Vikram Randhawa stressed that there are many issues that are being faced by the common masses. He said that the issues may be trivial or the ones which are grave and require immediate official intervention, but often the people do not have access to the proper channel, so they have to suffer. BJP, through this Public Darbar, has opened up a gate through which every possible assistance is provided to the aggrieved, added Randhawa.

The event was coordinated by Er. T.K. Sharma, Co-convenor of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, J&K BJP, who facilitated smooth interaction between the public and the party leadership.

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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