• Listens to issues of people for early redressal

KULGAM: To take firsthand appraisal of public issues and grievances at their door steps, the District Administration Kulgam today organized public outreach programmes as part of weekly Block Diwas in three blocks of the district viz. Waltangoo Kund, Kulgam and D.K.Marg. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan took appraisal of issues of people in grievances redressal camp held in far-off Waltangoo Kund area.

The grievance redressal programme witnessed participation of people from Waltengoo, Kanchloo, Nigeenpora, Razloo, Waripora and other areas who put forth various developmental and welfare demands before the chair. The DC gave patient hearing to all the demands put forth by the people and issued on spot directions for redressal of several issues.

Officers and heads of departments responded to the queries and grievances of the people pertaining to their departments. Later, the DC also visited Ziyarat Shareef Hazrat Syed Noor Shah Wali Bagdadi RA at Kund.

The programme was also attended by DDC Member Kund, Gulzar Ahmad; ACR, ACD, A-SP National Highway, CEO, BDO, Tehsildar and other officers. The concerned Officers of District Administration also convened public outreach programmes at Kulgam and D.K.Marg blocks, listening patiently for early redressal of their genuine grievances.

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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