RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting here in his office to review the implementation of the Public Services Guarantee Act (PSGA) by the government departments. The Deputy Commissioner directed the officers to ensure that applications seeking different services are processed in a time-bound manner to prevent inconvenience to the general public. He emphasised the need for strict adherence to PSGA provisions, instructing officials to adhere to the act in letter and spirit.

“All mandated government services must be delivered to citizens within prescribed time and in a hassle-free manner,” he directed and asked the officials to take proactive measures to minimize delays and enhance transparency in governance. He further asked ADCs, SDMs, and Tehsildars to closely monitor and curb illegal mining in their respective jurisdictions by taking stringent action against the perpetrators.

Additionally, He reviewed the ongoing works on the National Highway and instructed officers to identify and resolve bottlenecks to ensure smooth progress of these critical infrastructure projects. The meeting concluded with a call for enhanced coordination among departments to improve service delivery and expedite developmental works in the district. The meeting was attended by senior district officials, including ADC Rajouri Rajiv Khajuria, ADC Kotranka Dilmir, ADC Kalakote Tanveer Ahmed, ACR Rajouri Mohd Jahangir Khan, SDM Thanamandi Abid Hussain, and Tehsildars.

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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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