KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan on Monday visited the Liroo area of the district to take stock of the physical progress made on the construction of waste management projects here.

DC reviewed the status of the solid waste management treatment plant (SWMTP) of Municipal Council Kulgam which is under the execution at   an estimated cost of about 2.50 Cr and a faecal sludge treatment plant (FSTP) at an estimated cost of 1.34Cr by RDD and PWD departments.

While taking stock of progress made on the construction of two important waste treatment plants, DC directed the concerned agencies to expedite and ensure timely completion of work.

The concerned from R&B and RDD informed the DC that 85% of work has been completed on the solid waste treatment facility and around 55% work has been completed on the FSTP and assured that the facilities will be commissioned on time. DC was accompanied by ADDC Altaf Ahmad Khan, ACD, Xen R&B, CEO MC Kulgam, and other officers and official of RDD amd PWD departments.

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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