SRINAGAR: Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, today held a series of meetings with various public delegations at the Rabita Office, Gupkar and listened to their issues and demands. A delegation of employees of the Cooperative Department highlighted the issue of pay disparity with the executive staff. The Advisor assured the delegation that their concerns will be examined sympathetically.

The JKAS aspirants called for permanent restoration of the open merit upper age limit to 37 years in line with other States and UTs. The Advisor assured that the matter will be taken up with the concerned authorities for due consideration. Representatives from New Colony Summerbugh raised the issue of rehabilitation of 51 families and lack of basic facilities.

The Advisor assured that necessary steps will be initiated to address the genuine concerns of the residents. The Advisor also met a deputation of Dragon boat athletes led by Shafqat Watali. The delegation projected several issues related to water sports. Later, a delegation of All Kashmir Wholesale Mutton Dealers Union led by its General Secretary, sought urgent intervention to stop extortion of livestock transit trucks in Punjab, which has been affecting the Kashmiri businessmen.

The Advisor assured that the issue will be taken up with the concerned authorities for immediate redressal. While interacting with the deputations, the Advisor reiterated that the Government is committed to timely redressal of issues being faced by the people. He assured that every effort is being made to ensure responsive and accountable governance in the Union Territory.

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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