RAJOURI: Deputy Chief Minister, Jammu and Kashmir, Surinder Choudhary, today laid the foundation stone for upgradation of road from Main Road Kotekabu Brehvi to Ziyarat Brehvi Baji Darbar, Kalakote.

The ceremony was held in the presence of Thakur Randhir Singh, MLA Kalakote, along with officers of the concerned departments and local residents. The upgradation work will be executed by the Public Works Department (PWD) which aims to ensure safer, smoother transportation for the people of the area.

‎On the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister congratulated the local public and said that the UT government is committed to strengthen the road infrastructure and ensuring better connectivity in remote and rural regions. He emphasized that improved roads play a vital role in boosting economic activity, accessibility to religious places, and overall development. ‎The locals expressed gratitude to the government for taking concrete steps towards development and improving basic infrastructure in the region.

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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