• Reviews progress of works under District Capex Budget

SRINAGAR: To review the progress of the developmental works being executed under District Capex Budget 2025-26 in the District, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today chaired a comprehensive meeting of all District/Sectoral Officers here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex.     

Besides, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Joint Commissioner SMC, Sajad Kawoosa the meeting was attended by Executive Engineers of R&B, PHE, KPDCL, SMC, Assistant Commissioner Panchayats, Block Development Officers, District/Sectoral Officers, Engineers and other concerned.

At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner took a detailed review of ongoing works taken up as well as new works allotted under District Capex Budget during financial year 2025-26.

On the occasion, the DC directed all line departments to accelerate the pace of works to ensure timely physical and financial completion of the developmental projects. He stressed the importance of regularly updating progress on the E-Nigrani Portal for effective monitoring and transparency. He further instructed departments to immediately start all remaining allotted works, keeping in view the limited working season.

The DC further called upon all Engineering divisions and concerned departments to intensify efforts to meet public expectations by achieving 100% completion of targets within stipulated timelines.

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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.

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