REASI: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Nidhi Malik conducted a comprehensive tour of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway along the Domail-Katra axis to assess progress and address key challenges hindering the project. During her visit, she inspected critical sites where structures, graveyards, and schools were causing bottlenecks and directed concerned officials to resolve these hurdles swiftly to accelerate construction.

The Deputy Commissioner urged the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to expedite measures to resolve these issues to avoid delays in the execution of the project. She also discussed the matters related to compensation for already acquired and additional land. She stressed the importance of removing bottlenecks and maintaining consistent progress, given the expressway's vital role in enhancing regional connectivity and boosting tourism and economic development.

Reaffirming the district administration's commitment,   Nidhi Malik assured full cooperation with NHAI to ensure the timely completion of this landmark project. She emphasized that the expressway is not just a critical infrastructure project but also a catalyst for the socio-economic transformation of the region. ACR Anshumali Sharma; SDM Katra Piyush Dhotra; Project Director NHAI Anuj Kumar, besides other officials accompanied the DDC during the tour.

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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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