SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Tuesday undertook a comprehensive tour of Lal Chowk and adjoining areas to review the  developmental needs in the area. During the visit, the DC was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz; Joint Commissioner SMC, Nuzhat Khurshid; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; Superintending Engineer of R&B, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, ARTO, Executive Engineers of City Drainage, UEED, KPDCL,  Jal Shakti, Tehsildar South and other senior officers.

The visit began with a detailed interaction with the Traders Association of Central Lal Chowk, during which various developmental and civic issues faced by the business community were discussed. On the occasion, the traders highlighted several demands related to infrastructure upgradation, traffic management, drainage, sanitation, and beautification of the area. They also demanded the upliftment of the surrounding area of the old Lower Court.

The Deputy Commissioner gave a patient hearing to the demands put forth by the traders and assured them that their genuine issues would be taken up with the concerned authorities for early redressal. He emphasized that coordinated efforts would be made to ensure timely execution of developmental works while minimizing inconvenience to the public and the trading community. The DC also directed the concerned officers to maintain close inter-departmental coordination to ensure the holistic development of Lal Chowk and its adjoining areas.

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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