• Also takes stock of facilities & functioning of Tehsil office Chanapora in newly shifted building

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo Monday undertook a visit to Zewan area of district to oversee the progress of ongoing works being executed on construction of migrant transit accommodation for PM Package employees. He also inspected construction works on the new Revenue Complex for housing Tehsil Office Panthachowk.

During the visit, DC was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Executive Engineer R&B, Executive Engineer PDD, Executive Engineer PHE, Tehsildar Panthachowk, Tehsildar Chanapora and other concerned Officers.

At Migrant Transit Accommodation Zewan, DC took a round of the various under construction blocks and completed blocks of the project. He was apprised that the work on the project for construction of 39 blocks comprising 936 flats is going on in full swing and as on date 26 blocks comprising 624 flats are ready.

DC instructed the officers to expedite the pace of works on the remaining 13 accommodation blocks to ensure they are completed in all respects. He also asked them to take up allied works for installation of DTs, macadamization of approach road, street lights, lifts, protection wall etc in a time bound manner.

Labroo emphasized swift pace and quality of work with adherence to safety standards. He directed concerned officials and executing agencies to work in a coordinated approach to expedite the accommodation project in committed timelines.

At the construction site of the upcoming Tehsil office building at Panthachowk, DC took onsite inspection of the under construction new building being executed at a cost of Rs 60. lakh by R&B department. It was informed that a full-fledged Tehsil Office comprising Tehsildars Court Room, Naib Tehsildar Office, Establishment section, Record Room and waiting area for visitors are main components in the project.

On the occasion, DC directed the executing agency to work in tandem with the departments of PHE and PDD to complete the project this year in order to improve delivery of revenue services to the public and provide a better working environment for officials.

Later, DC also visited the new Tehsil office Chanapora, which has recently been shifted from its old premises to a new building of Housing Board. He took stock of facilities and functioning in the newly established building, ensuring that public services are being delivered efficiently from the new location.

DC on the occasion directed the line departments of PHE, R&B and PDD to complete the minor works required for efficient functioning of the Tehsil office on priority basis to create a well-organized and citizen-friendly work environment in the Revenue office.

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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following 👇

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here