RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan today inspected the progress of work on major development projects coming up in Ramban town and adjoining areas. The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Ranjeet Singh and other concerned officers.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the progress of  work on the office building of the Law Department. He directed the Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) to ensure timely completion of the project within the prescribed timeline, enabling the department to shift and commence functioning from the newly constructed premises. The building is being constructed by the PWD at allotted cost of over â‚č72 lakh.

The DC also inspected the construction work of the 300-metre span pre-stressed concrete (PSC) cantilever motorable bridge over River Chenab, connecting Ramban town with Maitra. The bridge is of vital importance for strengthening road connectivity towards Gool Sub-Division and adjoining areas and will also facilitate connectivity to various major developmental projects in the region. The project is being executed by PWD (R&B) at allotted cost of â‚č39.9 crore.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the Executive Engineer to expedite the pace of work and ensure timely completion of the vital connectivity project while maintaining the prescribed quality standards. He stressed that all ongoing developmental projects should be closely monitored and completed within the stipulated timelines to ensure their intended benefits reach the people at the earliest.

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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.

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