KISHTWAR: District Development Commissioner (DDC)   Rajesh Kumar Shavan today chaired a meeting to review the status of ongoing projects of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Reliance JIO & Airtel Telecom Ltd in District Kishtwar. At the outset, the representatives of BSNL, Reliance JIO and Airtel apprised the meeting about the range of telecom services and progress of work on the ongoing projects.

Reviewing the BSNL projects, the DC directed to expedite the process of installation of all accessories required to make the completed Mobile Towers fully functional and operational at Chanjer, Yardoo, Margi and Brayan in Sub- Division Marwah. The Sub Divisional Engineer (SDE) BSNL was directed to ensure the completion of the process of deployment of vendors within a week's time to facilitate start of the work on the installation & erection of Towers at Qaderna & Pathgam and the completion of the same in a time bound manner.

The SDE, BSNL was further directed to follow and pursue with the higher authorities of BSNL to grant approval for installation of Towers at Gumri, Dherna and Mungli. He was further directed to conduct a joint survey in Ranie & Mungli areas on priority. Further, the DC directed the JIO to complete the process of laying of fiber by August 10, 2025 to put in operation its services by August 15, 2025.

The Airtel Ltd was directed to expedite the process of planning approval, vendor deployment / allotment for Execution of works so that the projects shall be completed within stipulated timeline. Telecom companies assured the DC that all the directions shall be implemented in letter and spirit on ground.

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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