The Survival Fight of JK Monitor: For 16 years, JK Monitor has chronicled Jammu and Kashmir with integrity. Since 2010, I have steered its newsroom alongside our visionary Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan (IIT Kharagpur alumnus, University of Maryland Ph.D.). His tragic demise in October 2026 left a severe financial and operational vacuum. Without urgent support, our 24/7 news portal risks permanently shutting down after November 2026, remaining only as a static digital archive. We appeal to well-wishers to extend a helping hand to keep our active newsroom alive. Support Us: WhatsApp: +91-9906103001 | Email: journalistajmerwani@gmail.com

DODA: District Development Commissioner Doda Krishan Lal today convened a public grievances redressal camp at Gandoh (Sub-Divisional Headquarters), facilitating a direct interaction of local people with the district administration to highlight their grievances, demands and developmental concerns.

The public representatives including BDC members, former Sarpanches, NGOs and residents projected several demands seeking road connectivity to the TRC building, maintenance and blacktopping of roads, connectivity to Dadkai and Dhadkai villages, improvement of roads in Chilly Pingal area, adequate power supply, completion of pending Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) works, payment of pending dues to contractors and initiation of work on the proposed hospital at Sinoo.

Issues regarding shortage of staff at PHC Sinoo and PHC Chilly Pingal ambulance services, besides demands seeking fire and emergency services, establishment of a police post, playground facilities, parking and toilet facilities in the main market, ration card corrections, centre for date of birth corrections and compensation for damaged houses were also highlighted. The public also demanded relief for flood-affected families, pension enhancement under Social Welfare schemes, establishment  of fruit mandi, effective implementation of agriculture and Datti Aabha initiatives and transparency in MGNREGA through face identification attendance.

The Deputy Commissioner assured the public that all issues raised would be examined in detail and taken up with the concerned departments and higher authorities for early resolution. He directed the PWD (R&B) department to look into road maintenance and landslide issues and instructed the Chief Education Officer to ensure availability of teaching staff in schools including Middle School Silent Village Dhadkai. The Social Welfare Department was asked to ensure pension benefits to all eligible beneficiaries.

The DDC also assured improvement in power supply, redressal of land compensation issues, renewal of labour and job cards under MGNREGA and resolution of PMAY and other matters. He directed the SDM to examine the complaint about the wine shop, while also assuring provision of a small fire tender vehicle for the area.

The DC also participated in a plantation drive organised by the Forest Department under the supervision of Range Officer Adil Shan to promote environmental awareness and highlight the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative. Saplings were distributed among students. The ICDS Department provided baby kits to beneficiaries and the Social Welfare Department distributed school bags among students.

The programme was attended by PO ICDS Akhtar Hussain Qazi; ACD Din Mohammad Afaqi; CPO Manesh Kumar Manhas; SDM Arun Kumar Badyal; SE R&B, ACP Musharraf Hafalong with several district officers, officials, public representatives and members of civil society.

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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following 👇

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