GANDERBAL: The District Administration Ganderbal today convened a Public Outreach Programme at Block Headquarters Sherpathri in order to listen to the grievances of the general public.

The camp was presided over by the Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shreya Singhal, accompanied by the Senior Superintendent of Police, Ganderbal, Harshal Rajesh Mahajan, Additional District Development Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Commissioner Development, Divisional Forest Officer Sindh Forest Division, and other district and sectoral officers.

The camp witnessed overwhelming participation of ex-PRI members, and locals of Block Sherpathri, who apprised the administration of various long-pending demands and issues pertaining to their respective areas, seeking intervention for timely redressal.

On the occasion, the locals and PRI members raised various demands and issues like upgradation of water and power infrastructure, development of roads, electricity supply, better healthcare and other issues of public importance. The locals also demanded strict measures to curb the menace of drug abuse.

The Deputy Commissioner gave a patient hearing to the grievances and demands raised by the participants and appreciated their active participation in highlighting issues concerning their communities. She assured that all genuine grievances would be addressed in a time-bound manner and directed the concerned officers to take prompt and necessary action to resolve the issues before the next Block Diwas.

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner also distributed educational kits, arranged by the Social Welfare Department, Ganderbal, among students of Government schools under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign.

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.

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