JAMMU: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Dr Rakesh Minhas today chaired a Block Diwas meeting at Indri, Block Pargwal, wherein he interacted with the locals and redressed a wide range of public grievances on the spot. Member Legislative Assembly Akhnoor Mohan Lal Bhagat was the special guest on the occasion.

The locals, including public representatives participated in the programme and apprised the DC of the issues confronting the block. Prominent among the demands raised included channelisation of the Chenab to check erosion and flooding, early completion of the incomplete GDC Jourian building, construction of an indoor stadium at Indri, staff requirement at the local Community Health Centre for its normal functioning and repair and restoration of the Palanwala-Jourian road.

The DC gave a patient hearing to the grievances and developmental demands put forth by the public and directed the concerned officers to take up the issues on priority. He assured the gathering that the Indri-Pargwal Bridge shall be completed by the end of the current year, while a comprehensive plan would be formulated for channelisation of the Chenab.

With regard to the GDC Jourian building, the DC directed the PWD to complete the pending civil works within a definite timeline. The Incharge BMO was directed to take up the matter of staff availability at CHC with the DC office to ensure smooth functioning of the health facility.

Those present on the occasion included ADDC Sher Singh, Chief Planning Officer Ajaypal Singh, SDM Khour Satish Sharma, BDO Naveel Hamdani, Tehsildar Manjeet Singh, besides officers from various line departments and other concerned officials.

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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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