KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today chaired a meeting to review the functioning of Municipal Committees (MCs) and the progress registered under various urban development schemes including FC grants, IDMT, MTMP, etc. At the outset, the chair was apprised about the details of the various schemes under implementation in the urban areas of the district.

It was informed that under UT, IDMT and other heads, 149 work projects have been taken up, out of which 129 works have been completed by the end of this financial year. DC impressed upon all the concerned to work with zeal and dedication and scale up pace on all works.

He emphasized speedy disposal of building permission in strict adherence to the rules and regulations. EO MC Kulgam and Assistant Town Planner were instructed to implement the Draft Master Town Plan in letter and spirit and issue building permissions accordingly without any deviation.

Ex. Engineer R&B was instructed to ensure start of work on all allotted works immediately and ensure their completion within stipulated time. EO MC Kulgam was also instructed to ensure facilities/amenities including safe drinking water, shelter shed/passenger sheds for commuters/passengers, lights at the main bus stands at Kulgam Chawalgam for convenience of the general public.

Executive Officers also briefed the chair about the availability of machinery and manpower. The meeting was attended by ACR, CPO, Ex. Engineer R&B, AEEs, EOs of MCs Kulgam/Yaripora/Frisal/ Devsar and other officers.

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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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