BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora Manzoor Ahmad Qadri on Tuesday chaired a meeting to review the progress of District CAPEX Budget 2024-25 and preparations for the formulation of District CAPEX budget 2025-26. During the meeting, DC reviewed sector wise financial and physical progress under District CAPEX Budget 2024-25. The meeting was informed that out of 1594 approved works under District CAPEX, 1279 are targeted for completion during 2024-25.

He also took stock of the progress achieved under the Area Development Fund (ADF) and Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), directing the concerned departments to ensure timely and effective execution of all approved projects without any delay. Addressing the officers, Qadri emphasized to focus on infrastructure creation under District CAPEX to create tangible assets for public welfare.

He instructed officers to prioritize projects that have high social impact and long-term benefits, while ensuring effective utilization of public funds and maintaining the quality of work. DC directed the concerned departments to take action against contractors who violate terms and conditions of contract. Among others, the meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Executive Engineers, BDOs and other concerned.

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