SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today visited the site of under-construction Sanat Nagar Flyover here and took on-spot assessment of overall progress and ongoing works of the project.

The Deputy CM was accompanied by MLA Chanpora, Mushtaq Ahmad Guroo; Chief Engineer R&B, Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineer, and other senior officers of the R&B department.

Taking a detailed appraisal of the work, the Deputy Chief Minister directed the officers to speed up the pace of works and ensure timely completion of works on this much-awaited flyover so that it can dedicated to public use within this month. He said that the project holds great significance for easing traffic congestion and improving road connectivity in Srinagar city.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister said the government is fully committed to completing all languishing and ongoing projects across Jammu and Kashmir in the shortest possible time.

“Several projects that were pending for years have now been completed, including the Qamarwari Bridge, while many others are in their final stages. At the same time, new projects are being launched, like the widening of Boulevard Road to further improve road infrastructure and provide better facilities to the people,” he said.

Later, the Deputy Chief Minister also visited the Nowgam Bridge to inspect the condition of the road facility. He directed the engineers to take immediate measures for repair and maintenance to ensure smooth movement of traffic for public ease.

The Deputy Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of the executing agencies and asked them to continue working with dedication and sense of responsibility so that developmental works are completed within the stipulated timelines.

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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.

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