RAJOURI: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today laid the foundation stone for the Ganali to Baed Gala Link road at Village Dagani in Rajouri district. He, later, held a public outreach programme near Panchayat Ghar Dagani to assess and address the grievances and demands of the local residents.

During the public interaction, a large number of villagers participated and projected several issues concerning their areas. The demands raised included establishment of a dispensary, requisition of electricity poles, construction of a mobile school building, culvert and link roads in Dagani village, irrigation canal, motorable bridge for Sangpur bridge and construction of dug wells among other civic amenities.

The Deputy Chief Minister assured the public that all their genuine issues would be taken up with the concerned departments for prompt redress. He reiterated that the government is committed to address the developmental needs of the people ensuring improved infrastructure in rural areas.

The Dy CM informed the gathering that eight new roads have been proposed for the next year  to strengthen road connectivity in the area. He  stated that labour camps will be organised to address employment related concerns and other developmental issues of the region. He emphasized that the government remains dedicated to work for welfare of the general public ensuring that development reaches every corner of the district.

Later, the Dy CM also inspected crushers operating in Chatyari and directed them to operate as per norms. Among others present on the occasion were OSD to the Deputy Chief Minister Suresh Chander, ADC Nowshera Pritam Lal Thapa, Joint Director Mining Fareed Kohli, Programme Officer ICDS Harpal Singh, Chief Engineer Tilak Raj, Deputy Director Employment Mohd Nawaz, ACD Auqil Naveed, CEO Mohd Hafeez, Executive Engineer PWD Aftab Anwar, ALC Pradyot Gupta, AD Tourism Mumtaz Ahmed besides district and sectoral officers.

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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