BARAMULLA: Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Ghulam Ali Khatana today visited Uri and conducted a Public Darbar at Town Hall Lagama to listen to public grievances and assess developmental needs of the area.

During the Public Darbar, various delegations and public representatives from different blocks of Uri, including Paranpillan, Bijhama and Boniyar, met the MP and apprised him of several issues and demands concerning infrastructure development, public services, healthcare, education and other local concerns. The MP patiently heard the grievances and suggestions put forth by the delegations and assured them that their genuine issues would be taken up with the concerned authorities for appropriate action.

Later, Ghulam Ali Khatana chaired a meeting with district and sectoral officers to review the status of public services and developmental works in the region. He stressed the need for prompt redressal of public grievances and directed officers to ensure timely and effective resolution of issues affecting the people.

The MP reiterated his commitment to the welfare and development of Uri and emphasized coordinated efforts among all departments to improve service delivery and address public concerns in a responsive manner. Officers from various departments, local representatives and members of the public were present during the programme.

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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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