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JAMMU: The ongoing J&K Assembly session witnessed a series of pressing public concerns raised by various MLAs during Zero Hour today. MLA Hazratbal, Salman Sagar, raised the issue of breach of confidentiality regarding House proceedings. He expressed concern over a question he had posed for official information being circulated among the public in Srinagar, triggering unnecessary panic.

MLAs Shamima Firdous, Ahsan Pardesi, Mushtaq Guroo, and Tanvir Sadiq strongly supported his demand for an inquiry and strict action against those responsible for this wilful breach at the peril of public peace and order. MLA Baramulla, Javaid Baig, brought to the House’s notice the alarming issue of landslides and land sinking in parts of his constituency. Stressing the urgency of preventive measures, he urged the administration to intervene promptly.

 Responding to his concerns, Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather, directed him to submit details to the Minister Incharge, Revenue Department, for swift action. MLA Bijbehara, Dr. Bashir Veeri, urged the government to consider granting pensionary benefits to terminated employees on humanitarian grounds, recognizing their lifelong service to the departments they had been employed in.

Meanwhile, MLA Chanapora, Mushtaq Guroo, voiced concerns over a local playfield being converted into commercial property by the Custodian Department and called for immediate intervention to protect the public recreational spaces. MLA Ramgarh, Dr. Davinder Kumar Manyal, highlighted the absence of specialist doctors at Sub District Hospital, Ramgarh. He demanded urgent posting of an Anaesthesia Consultant, Paediatrician, and ENT Surgeon to improve healthcare services for the local population.

MLA Bahu, Vikram Randhawa, shed light on the plight of 1,200 Academic Arrangement in the Health Department who have been denied their salaries for months despite serving for 10-15 years.  MLA Doda (West), Shakti Parihar, drew attention to the collapse of a footbridge in his constituency, which has left around 10,000 residents cut off from neighboring villages.

MLA Hiranagar, Vijay Kumar, sought immediate appointment of a full-time Tehsildar, as the current arrangement of additional charge has been causing inconvenience to the public. MLA Udhampur (West), Pawan Kumar Gupta, demanded clarity on the stalled funding for two significant projects, a parking facility and a multi-purpose shopping complex, both sanctioned in 2023-24 with much of the work already completed.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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