SRINAGAR: The Commissioner SMC, Dr. Owais Ahmed chaired a comprehensive review meeting today to evaluate the progress of ongoing projects under the Works Division. The review focused on assessing the status of various projects, addressing challenges, and devising future strategies. Dr. Owais emphasized the importance of completing projects on time while maintaining high-quality standards. He also urged officials to enhance coordination and communication to meet the community's needs and expectations effectively.

Key projects discussed during the meeting included road repairs, infrastructure improvements and the enhancement of public facilities. The Commissioner highlighted the need for transparency and accountability in all operations and directed officials to provide regular updates on their progress.

Dr. Owais reiterated that timely and efficient execution of projects is essential for better service delivery, ensuring that the community benefits from improved infrastructure and services. The meeting was attended by the Joint Commissioner Works, Financial Advisor/Chief Accounts Officer, Chief Engineer SSCL, Executive Engineers, Assistant Executive Engineers, Assistant Accounts Officers, and other senior SMC officials.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here