• Also inspects completed upgradation works at Old DC Office Complex

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam Akshay Labroo today inaugurated the public toilet complex at Old DC Office, and conducted the inspection of the completed repair and renovation works across the premises.

The upgradation project, carried out by the District Administration Budgam, has transformed the old office complex with the improvements including plastering and fresh painting of the entire building facade, complete overhaul of existing washrooms, including new tiling and installation of modern sanitary fittings, repainting of all doors and windows for uniformity and durability, concealment of electrical wiring in corridors, installation of a centrally placed public information notice board, replacement of worn‑out dustbins, construction of accessibility ramps and seating space for visiting public.

These upgraded facilities will greatly enhance comfort, accessibility, and service delivery for both staff and public visiting the DC office complex. The Old DC Office Complex stands renewed and ready to meet the growing needs of the district’s administration and its citizens, DC said. He added that the new public washroom adheres to high standards of privacy, cleanliness and universal access.

The upgradation of the DC office complex will provide improved services and facilities, benefiting both staff and the general public visiting the offices. Besides, ADDC, Aashiq Hussain; ADC, ACR, CPO, engineers of the R&B Division Budgam and other concerned officials were also present on the occasion.

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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