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  • Interacts with locals, assesses their issues, concerns

RAJOURI: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today held public interaction meetings at Bajora, Bajabain, Sunderbani, Hanjana and Dharat areas of Nowshera Sub Division and listened to the grievances and demands of the local residents. During the daylong tour, the Deputy Chief Minister conducted spot inspection of ongoing developmental projects in Nowshera and adjoining areas.

During the interaction, the people projected issues related to road connectivity, drinking water supply, electricity, healthcare facilities and other developmental concerns. The Deputy Chief Minister assured the public that all their genuine issues would be taken up with the concerned departments for prompt redress. The Deputy Chief Minister also issued on-the-spot directions to the officers to ensure timely resolution of public grievances. He stressed the need for effective coordination among the departments to address the concerns of the people.

Later, the Deputy Chief Minister inspected the ongoing construction work on Dak Bungalow at Nowshera and reviewed the pace and quality of work being executed by the concerned department. He directed the executing agency to ensure completion of the project within the stipulated timeframe while maintaining quality standards.

He also inspected the balance work on the Conference Hall at Lamberi and reviewed the progress achieved so far. The officers were instructed to expedite the remaining works so that the facility is made operational at the earliest for public and administrative use.

The Deputy Chief Minister further visited the MCH Lamberi to assess the healthcare infrastructure and the facilities being provided to the patients. He emphasized further strengthening of healthcare services to ensure better medical care for the local population.

Among others, ADDC Rajouri Malikzada Sheraz ul Haq, ADC Nowshera Pritam Lal Thapa, Chief Engineer PWD Tilak Raj, Executive Engineer PWD Nowshera Sarwar Mehmood and other district and sectoral officers accompanied the Deputy Chief Minister during the visit.

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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