• Orders immediate redressal of Public Grievances

SRINAGAR: In a proactive move to strengthen civic service delivery and ensure responsive governance, Faz Lul Haseeb, Chief Executive Officer, Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), conducted a comprehensive on-ground inspection at Lal Chowk.

During the visit, the CEO engaged directly with traders, shopkeepers, and other stakeholders to gather first-hand feedback on pressing civic issues, including sanitation, drainage, and public utility services. The interaction provided a platform for stakeholders to voice their concerns, which were attentively heard and acknowledged on the spot.

Traders and business owners welcomed the initiative, appreciating the administration’s hands-on approach and commitment to resolving long-standing issues through direct field engagement.

Taking immediate cognizance of the grievances raised, the CEO issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned departments for swift and effective redressal. The Drainage Wing was instructed to urgently address bottlenecks and ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of the drainage network in and around Lal Chowk.

The Chief Sanitation Officer of Srinagar Municipal Corporation was directed to further intensify sanitation drives and maintain sustained cleanliness standards in the area, keeping in view its significance as a high-footfall commercial and public space.

Additionally, officials of SSCL were directed to prioritize the resolution of electrical and allied infrastructure issues to ensure seamless public utility services for traders, commuters, and visitors alike.

The inspection underscores the administration’s continued focus on robust field monitoring, inter-departmental coordination, and time-bound grievance redressal, aimed at enhancing the quality of urban services and improving the overall civic experience in Srinagar. The CEO was accompanied by the Chief Engineer, SSCL; Chief Sanitation Officer, SMC; Executive Engineer, Drainage Wing; and other senior officials from SSCL and SMC.

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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