BANDIPORA: In a significant step towards strengthening rural infrastructure, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, alongwith DDC Member for Arin, Ghulam Mohiddin Rather, on Thursday inaugurated the newly completed Dardpora-Rangdaji-Shamthan-Zulbal road, bringing a long-awaited boost to road connectivity in the area.

The 3.5-kilometre stretch has been macadamized under NABARD’s RIDF-29 scheme at an estimated cost of Rs.4.30 crore. The road will directly benefit the residents of Rangdaji, Shamthan, Zulbal, and inner links of Dardpora, improving access to education, healthcare, and markets, while significantly reducing travel time for daily commuters.

Speaking on the occasion, DC termed the project a vital development milestone for the area and appreciated the efforts of the executing agencies for ensuring quality work. He emphasized that rural road connectivity plays a pivotal role in uplifting economic conditions in remote areas and reiterated the district administration’s commitment to infrastructure-driven inclusive growth.

On the occasion, locals expressed their gratitude to the administration for fulfilling a long-pending demand and thanked the DC for his hands-on approach and continued monitoring of developmental projects across the district. DC was accompanied by ExEn R&B Bandipora, AEE, JE, locals and other senior officials of the district administration.

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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