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POONCH: Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Ghulam Ali Khatana convened a public darbar at the Dak Bungalow today to interact with the general public and listen to their grievances.

During the outreach programme, Khatana listened to various issues raised by locals. Key concerns included developing the district's tourism potential, increasing awareness programmes in the horticulture and agriculture sectors, municipal issues and progress on Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) works. The public also urged the completion of the Poonch University Campus and Mini Secretariat, inclusion of Punjabi language from nursery class, BPL card issues, addressing shortage of doctors at Poonch Hospital and establishment of a Government Medical College.

The MP directed concerned officers to address these matters on priority. He emphasised that the benefits of government schemes must reach eligible beneficiaries in a transparent and time-bound manner. He assured the public that he would take up their genuine concerns with the respective departments for prompt redressal.

Khatana also reviewed various departmental works during the darbar. He assessed the progress of road projects, status of mobile towers, health-related issues and implementation of horticulture schemes. He further evaluated the functioning of the Social Welfare Department, School Education Department and other developmental initiatives.

District Development Council (DDC) Member, Choudhary Abdul Ghani, Urban Local Bodies Executive Member Rajiv Tandon, Poonch Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Muhammad Sayeed, District Industries Centre (DIC) General Manager Naheem Un Nissa Bhatti, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Shakeel Ahmed, Haveli Tehsildar Azhar Majid, political leaders and other concerned district officers attended the event.

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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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