• Assesses progress of work on Jal Shakti Schemes

NOWSHERA: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Nowshera, Pritam Lal Thapa, today convened a meeting with the Jal Shakti Department (Civil and Mechanical) Nowshera Division to review the progress of work on ongoing schemes and assess the status of drinking water supply in the Sub-District.

The ADC directed the concerned officers to expedite the execution of schemes and ensure timely completion of all ongoing works. He further instructed the department to address any bottlenecks hindering project progress and maintain strict adherence to quality standards.

The status of drinking water supply across different panchayats and municipal areas of Nowshera Sub-District was also reviewed in detail.  The ADC stressed the need for prompt redressal of public grievances related to water supply and directed the officers to maintain adequate buffer stock of essential materials to avoid disruptions during the summer season.

The ADC urged the Jal Shakti Department to work in close coordination with the local administration to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach every household and that no area remains deprived of potable water. The meeting was attended by Executive Engineer Jal Shakti (Civil), Assistant Executive Engineer Mechanical, Junior Engineers and other field staff of the department.

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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