• Meets several deputations; assesses their issues, concerns for redressal

SRINAGAR:-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Chowdhary, today held a meeting to review various road projects of Kashmir division with special focus on Ganderbal, Kulgam and Srinagar districts. The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer Central Kashmir, Executive Engineer R&B division Ganderbal and Executive Engineer MORTH works, besides others.

The meeting focused on ongoing and upcoming development projects in Ganderbal district. The Deputy CM emphasised the need for a holistic approach towards district’s development, with a particular focus on resolving bottlenecks in road infrastructure. During the meeting, the Chief Engineer also provided updates on several significant projects, including the Noor Bagh Bridge, Kulgam Bypass, Sanat Nagar Flyover and other key initiatives.

The Deputy CM issued directives for strict compliance with office attendance and the efficient redressal of public grievances. Later, several deputations also met the Deputy Chief Minister. A deputation of Jammu and Kashmir Mechanical Engineering Graduates Association projected several issues like assured career progression, filling up of vacancies, pending regularisation and other service related issues.

Meanwhile, deputations of JKPCC employees and contractors, Jammu and Kashmir Fire and emergency Aspirants Association also called on the Deputy Chief Minister and highlighted their issues seeking redressal of the same. While interacting with the deputations, the Deputy Chief Minister assured them that all their issues would be looked into for early redressal.

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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