BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today conducted an extensive tour of Bandipora district to assess public issues and review the progress of key developmental works.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected Pethkoot area and adjoining villages to take stock of the drinking water shortage. She interacted with local residents, listened to their concerns, and assured them of all possible support from the district administration to address the issue at the earliest.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the upgradation work of the Sopore–Bandipora road (Km 14–19), being executed by the R&B Department under RIDF, NABARD. She reviewed the progress of the project, which has a completion timeline of three years, and directed the executing agency to ensure timely execution. 

The DC also reviewed the Water Supply Scheme Malangam and directed the concerned department to expedite completion of the work to ensure improved water supply to the area. The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Executive Engineer I&FC Bandipora; Executive Engineer R&B Bandipora; Tehsildar Bandipora; AEE R&B Bandipora and other concerned officers.

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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