SRINAGAR: On the directions of Charandeep Singh, Labour Commissioner, Jammu & Kashmir, office of the Assistant Labour Commissioner, Srinagar, conducted inspections of various placement agencies operating within the district. 

During the inspections, officials examined Form C Registers, Inter-State Migrant Workmen (ISM) Licenses, data/records of workers engaged through the agencies, and other statutory registers and compliance-related documents. Wherever discrepancies were observed, inspection notes were served upon the concerned agencies with instructions to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of labour laws and rules in force.

The agencies were categorically advised to comply with the provisions of the Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979, particularly Section 7 – Valid licensing, Section 12 – Maintenance of prescribed registers, and Section 13 – Payment of displacement and journey allowances.

Labour department reiterated that all placement agencies are under obligation to function in a lawful, transparent, and accountable manner so as to safeguard the rights and welfare of the workforce. Any deviation or violation of statutory requirements shall invite strict legal action under the relevant provisions of law.

Furthermore, workers and citizens are advised to directly approach the Labour department in case of any grievance or complaint against placement agencies, to ensure its prompt examination and redressal. Meanwhile, it reiterated that such inspections shall be carried out on a regular basis across the district, with a view to ensuring effective enforcement of labour legislation and protection of workers’ rights.

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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