SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today visited the Banquet Hall-Conference Complex at M.A Road, Srinagar to oversee the progress of ongoing renovation works. 

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; Superintending Engineer R&B South Tatheer Manzoor; Executive Engineer R&B, Khalid Mehmood; Tehsildar South, Sajad Rasool Shah and other senior officials and engineers accompanied the DC during the visit.

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner took stock of the ongoing works and reviewed the quality and pace of execution. He stressed the importance of timely completion of the project while ensuring adherence to prescribed standards and specifications.

The DC further directed the concerned officers to ensure that the upgraded Banquet Hall cum Conference Complex serves the purpose of improved utility, improved functionality, while preserving its historical and administrative significance.

Highlighting the importance of the facility, the DC stated that the Banquet Hall on M.A. Road serves as a key infrastructure for government meetings, delegation level talks, government programs and beneficiary awareness enrolment programs.

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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