JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar today reviewed the status of road construction and the traffic movement on the National Highway stretch in Ramban. The meeting attended by DIG Traffic, Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Project Director NHAI Ramban, SSP Ramban, SSP NHW Ramban held threadbare discussion on the identified issues for smooth traffic movement on the under construction stretches of National Highway 44 in Ramban.

The Divisional Commissioner sought the details of points that suffer traffic congestion as the construction works are ongoing at some points and due to difficult terrain in the hilly district. The Div Com asked the PD NHAI to ensure meticulous planning while also increasing the men and machinery for early construction of the National Highway. He further directed him to repair the potholes that occur due to rain on such part of the National Highway for ensuring unhindered movement of vehicles.

The Project Director apprised the Divisional Commissioner that smooth riding surface will be ensured by the first week of April at Nashri-Dalwas stretch. He further assured the damaged road of NH stretch in Mehar will be repaired.

Stressing the significance of keeping the National Highway through with double lane traffic, the Div Com directed the traffic department and NHAI Ramban to keep their men and machinery activated for reporting the congestion and resolving issues at the earliest.

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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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