KUPWARA: In a concerted effort to accelerate developmental progress and ensure timely execution of infrastructure projects, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today undertook an extensive tour of Handwara sub-division to review various ongoing developmental works.

During the visit, DC inspected the ongoing construction of High School Building Batpora Magam and construction of additional accommodation for HSS Magam and directed the concerned engineers to speed up the pace of work and ensure completion of the projects within the stipulated time frame. She also inspected the ongoing development of Handwara-Magam road.

DC was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner Handwara, Javid Naseem Masoodi, CPO, Tehsildar Handwara and Executive Engineers of R&B and PMGSY. She also took stock of the Jaggerpora Water Supply Scheme and Kawari WSS and enquired from the concerned engineers about the status of the scheme. She directed them to ensure the completion of the projects to facilitate the people of these areas with clean drinking water supply.

Later, DC chaired a meeting with concerned officers during which a threadbare discussion was held to ensure timely completion of the developmental projects in the Handwara sub-division. During the tour, DC interacted with a large number of people who apprised her about their day to day developmental issues and she assured for time-bound redressal of their genuine issues.

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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