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  • Reiterates Administration’s commitment to ensure inclusive development of district through decentralised planning

SHOPIAN: To take firsthand appraisal of public welfare and developmental issues, the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Faz lul Haseeb today visited the Kapran Block and chaired the Public Outreach programme, here. Scores of people from the villages of Kapran, Matrigund, Rawalpora, Dangam, Pratabpora and other areas participated in the Camp and flagged-off issues of public interest and grievances before the DDC for their prompt resolution.

Key issues raised by the public included the demand for better road connectivity, improved drinking water supply in uncovered areas, development of rural developmental assets, issues of waste management, provision of transformers, upgradation of educational and health infrastructure in various areas. The DC assured the participants of prompt action and gave on-the-spot instructions to the concerned departments for the time-bound resolution of the issues emphasizing the district administration's commitment of fulfilling the demands of the public.

DDC reiterated the commitment of the administration to ensure the inclusive development of all areas of the district through micro level, decentralised planning. Public Outreach through Block Diwas, he said, provides opportunity to administration and public to sit together and chalk out the developmental trajectory of villages by taking firsthand assessment of requirements and needs of people at their doorsteps. The DC urged all officers to work with dedication to ensure that the rights and needs of the people are met efficiently by them. DDC Member, Kapran besides district officers, block officers and officials were present on the occasion.

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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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