BHADERWAH: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Sunil Kumar Bhutyal on Friday conducted a comprehensive inspection of several ongoing projects in Bhaderwah town to assess the pace and quality of work.

During the visit, the ADC inspected the newly constructed building of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, which aims to enhance the infrastructure for girl education in the region. He appreciated the progress and emphasized immediate completion of pending works.

The ADC also visited the under-construction Tehsil Library building located near the ADC office. He stressed that the library, once completed, would serve as an important knowledge hub for students and the general public.

Another major stop was the site of the Municipal Committee Hotel project at the new bus stand Bhaderwah. Reviewing the ongoing work,   Bhutyal directed the executing agencies to ensure proper planning and quality standards.

He further visited the damaged ARE wall on Gatha Gwari Road and instructed the concerned officials to take immediate steps for its repair to ensure the safety of commuters. The inspection also covered the construction of five new classrooms at Government Higher Secondary School Boys Bhaderwah. Executive Engineer R&B, Rajinder Kumar, and AEE Mushtaq Ahmed accompanied the ADC during the inspection tour.

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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