• Inspects progress on Medicity Sempora, visits Industrial Estate Khonmoh &  Mineral Mining Site Khonmoh

SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Thursday conducted an extensive tour of Khonmoh area of the District and took spot visits to various developmental sites including Medi-City at Sempora. He also inspected the Industrial Estate Khonmoh and major Mineral Mining Site at Khyber Khonmoh.

During the visit, the DC also held a Public Darbar at Khonmoh to listen to the issues of the local habitants. The Public Darbar was attended by a large gathering of locals, who projected their grievances and issues before the DC. After giving patient hearing to the grievances and demands of the people, the DC sought on the spot response from the concerned District Officers present during the Grievance Redressal Camp. He assured the people of Khonmoh Block that all genuine demands and issues projected by them will be looked into on priority.

The DC also gave on the spot directions to the concerned Officers for time bound redressal of the public issues. Earlier, the DC visited Medi-City at Sempora and took stock of progress of the works on the construction of Kashmir Medical College and Super-Speciality Hospital being developed by Milli Trust, Delhi. On the occasion, the DC stressed the concerned executing agency to pace up the progress of works and ensure utmost coordination to expedite time bound completion of the projects.

The DC also visited Khonmoh Industrial Estate and inspected several manufacturing units. He also interacted with the Unit holders and the concerned Officers and assured full support from the District Administration. Later, the DC visited a major Mineral Mining site at Khyber Khonmoh. On the occasion, the DC was apprised about the operationalization of the mining site through a PowerPoint presentation.

The DC was accompanied by General Manager DIC, Chief Planning Officer, GM SIDCO, Deputy Director Health Services, CMO, District Mineral Officer, Manager Estates Khonmoh, Tehsildar Pantha Chowk and others during the tour.

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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.

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