KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of Education sector works. The Deputy Commissioner took a detailed review of the ongoing works including asset creation works at Girls High School Billawar, GHSS Manhanpur, GHSS Macchedi and GHSS Kathera. He directed the concerned XEN PWD (R&B) Division to ensure removal of bottlenecks besides mobilising men and machinery to meet work timelines.

Issues relating to school buildings at GHSS Kharote and GMS Chak Sheikhan were also reviewed, with directions to the concerned departments for removing bottlenecks, if any. Reviewing the status of works proposed for 2025–26, the Deputy Commissioner assessed the construction of girls’ toilets, building works at GHSS Sanangats and GHSS Roulka, and the remodeling of GHSS Hiranagar. He directed the Executive Engineers to complete ongoing works under Samagra Shiksha and UT Capex within the stipulated timelines.

The Deputy Commissioner further reviewed the allotment of a new building for the Deputy CEO Office-Billawar and modernization works at GHSS Nagrota Gujroo. The Zonal Education Officers were asked to closely monitor the schools under their jurisdiction and ensure smooth academic functioning. CPO Ranjeet Thakur, ACD Akhil Sadotra, CEO Kewal Krishan, DEPO Anjana Manyal, AD Planning, XENs, ZEOs 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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