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  • Addresses public darbars, launches development works

JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Science & Technology and Information Technology, Satish Sharma, today conducted an extensive tour of Chhamb constituency and adjoining areas. The Minister visited several areas including Khour Camp, Datyal, Rakh Malal, Ghrattal, Kathar, Kheour and other places where he met various delegations, inspected different projects and also kick started development works related to roads.

The Minister held public darbars at Ghrattal, Kathar, Kheour wherein scores of local residents participated and raised many issues pertaining to their respective areas. The issues inter alia included construction of link roads, streamlining of ration card issuance, irregular power and water supply, construction of playgrounds besides related matters concerning welfare and development of these areas.

The Minister assured that the issues and concerns raised by them would be taken up with the concerned authorities and would be addressed promptly. While addressing the people, the Minister said that he will work with utmost zeal and vigour to bring enhanced development and prosperity in the region. He sought public cooperation in realising the set development targets.

The Minister also inaugurated development works related to link road at Dhara in Panchayat Kathar and boundary wall and HRC on link road Chareed. While inaugurating the development works, the Minister directed the officers to ensure timely completion of all these crucial works. He also cautioned them against any unnecessary delay in execution of these vital works.

Satish Sharma asked the officers of the line departments to put in their sincere efforts in rendering prompt services to the people. He instructed them to work in synergy so that people don’t face any kind of inconvenience. He said that the Government is committed to fulfill developmental aspirations of people while taking care that no one is deprived of his basic requirements and all are served equally.

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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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