BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Akshay Labroo, chaired a meeting today at the DC Office, here to review the progress and plans for the restoration, preservation, and maintenance of architectural and heritage sites chosen in Phase-1 across the district. The DC took stock of the status of renovation and upgradation works at various chosen heritage sites in the Phase-1 including Charar-i-Sharief shrine, Dia-Nag Temple Budgam, Markazi Imambara Budgam, Imambara Khumani Chowk Bemina and Vasuki-Nag Temple Wagam.

During the meeting, the implementing agencies informed that the first phase of tendering has been completed, and work on all the identified projects is set to commence shortly. The DC stressed on the need of initiating and completing the projects promptly once the tenders are executed. He underscored the importance of a coordinated and collaborative approach among all concerned departments to ensure the timely and efficient execution of these restoration initiatives.

The DC emphasised the importance of these works that are aimed at reviving, restoring, upgrading and preserving the heritage sites. He urged all stakeholders to adhere to value-based conservation methodologies and adopt an integrated approach that ensures the protection of aesthetic, historic values associated with these sites.

The DC reiterated that the restoration efforts must reflect the rich civilizational and cultural heritage of Budgam. The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Budgam, Executive Engineer R&B Charar-i-Sharief, Executive Engineer RDD, AEE R&B Budgam, and other concerned officials.

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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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