PULWAMA: The Committee on Estimates of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly today visited various ongoing infrastructure and industrial project sites at Sampora, Pampore and Lasipora in Pulwama district to assess progress on works and review facilities on the ground. The committee was led by Advocate Shamima Firdous,  MLA Habba Kadal, along with Ghulam Mohiuddin Mir,  MLA Rajpora.

The visit was accompanied by Director Industries and Commerce, Khalid Majeed; Joint Director Industries and Commerce, Zahoor Ahmad Magray; General Manager, DIC Pulwama and other senior officers of the Industries and Commerce Department. During the visit to Industrial Estate Lasipora, the delegation interacted with the industrial unit holders and reviewed the issues related to infrastructure development, power supply, road connectivity and other essential industrial facilities.

The industrialists apprised the committee of their concerns and put forth suggestions for further improvement of the industrial ecosystem. The Committee assured the stakeholders that all genuine issues raised during the interaction would be taken up with the concerned authorities for timely redressal, with a focus on strengthening the industrial growth and development in Pulwama district.

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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