KATHUA: Commissioner Kathua, Deputy Dr. Rakesh Minhas today led the Block Diwas proceedings at Chack Bulanda, Panchayat Sallan, Block Dinga Amb, engaging with local residents and officials to address their grievances and concerns. The event was attended by CPO Kathua Ranjit Thakur, Chief Agriculture Officer Kathua, CMO Kathua, XEN PHE, XEN REW, CEO Kathua, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Tehsildar Dinga Amb, and various district and sectoral officers.

The local representatives highlighted several pressing demands, including flood protection infrastructure, repairing of roads, fencing of graveyards, compensation for flood-affected people and provision of drinking water supply in uncovered areas.

The DC gave a patient hearing to the public grievances and assured timely redressal. Addressing the gathering, the DC said the objective of holding Public Redressal Camps is to reach out to the people, listen to their grievances and extend arrays of services and knowledge about different government schemes at their doorsteps.

Responding to the demands of the people, the DC passed on-spot instructions to the concerned departments for time-bound resolution of all the issues. He stressed upon the officers to prioritize the grievances and ensure their timely resolution. Later, the DC Kathua inspected the development works at Government Primary School Dhalta being executed under CAPEX.

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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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