UDHAMPUR: Meeting a long pending demand, the up-gradation work on 200-meter stretch on the Garhi to Ghatyal Road at Jib village was kick-started today by the Chairman District Development Council Udhampur Lal Chand.

The initiative was flagged off in the presence of DDC Tikri Ashu Sharma; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr Umesh Shan; Executive Engineer PMGSY Atta Mohammad; Tehsildar Jai Singh; Assistant Executive Engineer, PMGSY; Junior Engineer, PMGSY; and prominent local citizens. The development is set to benefit people of more than 20 panchayats.

Speaking on the occasion, the chairman District Development Council Udhampur congratulated all stakeholders for their relentless efforts in bringing this development to fruition. He emphasized the importance of infrastructure development for improving the quality of life of local residents and expressed optimism about the positive impact this project will have on the region. The PMGSY department was asked to adhere to the quality standards and complete the work within the stipulated time frame.

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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