• Reviews developmental works, addresses public grievances

SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba Dr. Rupesh Kumar today convened Block Diwas programme here at the Community Facilitation Centre (CFC) Mananu-Block Nud, to review developmental issues and take stock of public grievances in the area. A large number of residents, public representatives and officers from various departments participated in the programme. During the interaction, locals projected several demands and highlighted issues concerning road connectivity, drinking water supply, electricity, healthcare, education, Poshan and other basic civic amenities.

The representatives from Nud raised several demands, seeking the construction of culverts on Mananu Nallah, establishment of an AYUSH Centre at Mananu, restoration of the Animal Husbandry Centre, repair of the Mananu–Chilla Danga road damaged due to waterlogging, and construction of a protection wall for Primary School Shah. They also demanded upgradation of Middle School Mananu to High School and High School Balore to Higher Secondary, filling of vacant posts in Schools and addressing staff shortages in Government School Balore and High School Nud, filling of the vacant post of Principal at High School Sarna, augmentation of services at local Primary Health Centre and provision of pension for eligible widows. The poor condition of the Samba Mansar road was also highlighted.

The public representatives further demanded regular drinking water supply, rationalisation of electricity supply and early completion of ongoing PMGSY and PWD road projects especially Mohargarh - Mansar road.

The Deputy Commissioner patiently listened to the grievances and demands raised by the public and issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned officers for their prompt redressal. He instructed the PMGSY and PWD Executive Engineers to ensure proper maintenance and clearance of roads and install night reflectors at vulnerable and accident-prone locations to enhance road safety. He also directed ACR Samba to arrange a meeting with BRO to review the progress of Samba - Mansar road.

The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the progress of ongoing developmental projects being executed by the RDD, PWD and other departments. He directed the concerned officers to obtain all requisite approvals and expedite the execution of pending works. Emphasising the need for timely completion, he instructed the executing agencies to ensure that the roads are made motorable at the earliest for the convenience of the general public.

He further directed the concerned Medical Officer to ensure the availability of basic facilities and essential healthcare services at the health institutions in the area. Emphasising responsive governance and efficient public service delivery, the Deputy Commissioner directed all departments to work in close coordination and ensure the timely redressal of public grievances and effective implementation of developmental programmes at the grassroots level.

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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