UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today conducted a site visit to Birma and Town Hall areas of Udhampur town to inspect the progress of the ongoing and pending development works, including the PRI building at Birma and the multi-level car parking and Municipal Council building at Town Hall.

During the visit, the DC took a detailed assessment of the ongoing construction works and reviewed the pace of progress being achieved by the executing agencies. He emphasized the need to maintain quality standards and ensure timely completion of all works.

He also inspected the ongoing construction of the protection wall at Devika cremation ghat. He directed the executing agency to expedite the work and ensure its completion within the stipulated timeline, while maintaining the required quality standards.

While reviewing the progress of the multi-level car parking, Municipal Council building at Town Hall and PRI building at Birma, the DC stressed the importance of effective resource mobilisation and close monitoring of the works. He directed the concerned executing agencies to accelerate the pace of construction and ensure that all projects are completed within the prescribed timelines without compromising on quality.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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