UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai today chaired a meeting of officers to review the execution of different road projects in Panchari-Moungri and the status of vacant government quarters in the district. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh; Chief Planning Officer, Mohammad Iqbal and other concerned officers.

While reviewing the progress of road works in the Panchari and Moungri areas, the DC directed the concerned officers to strictly adhere to the prescribed specifications and ensure the timely completion of all ongoing projects. The DC further directed the concerned to accelerate the pace of work and ensure that all targets are achieved within the stipulated time frame.

Expressing concern over the delay in some projects, the DC instructed the officers to serve show-cause notices to the contractors responsible for the delays. Taking a serious view of the slow progress and abandonment of work by certain contractors, she also called for initiating action to blacklist such defaulting contractors.

While reviewing the status of vacant government quarters in the district, the DC directed the ADC to constitute a committee to inquire into the matter and submit a detailed report within week’s time.

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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