• Executing agency directed to accelerate interior works for timely completion of the 100-bed facility

SRNAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo Tuesday conducted a site visit to under completion Hostel for wards of Ex-Servicemen/Martyrs at Peerbagh to inspect the quality and progress of work being executed on the project.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by the Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; District Social Welfare Officer, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad; Tehsildar Chanpora, Kifayat Hussain, Executive Engineer of R&B, Khalid Mehmood, Zila Sainik Welfare Officer and other Officers.

On the occasion, the DC took round of the various sections of the building and reviewed the progress of ongoing construction works. The DC was informed that civil works part of the project, being built at an estimated cost of Rs 7.44 Crore is reaching its final stage.

The DC instructed the executing agency to expedite the remaining interior works and ensure that the project is fully completed on priority. The upcoming hostel is a G+2 structure comprising 25 rooms with a capacity of 100 beds, designed to cater to the residential needs of the wards of ex-servicemen and martyrs.

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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