RAMBAN: In compliance with directives from the Labour Commissioner Jammu and Kashmir, the Assistant Labour Commissioner Ramban, led a team of Labour Department officials to conduct inspections of the private building projects under the Jammu and Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Cess Act.

The team inspected several building construction sites and on-the-spot cess notices were issued to the building owners, directing them to deposit cess at the rate of 1% of the total estimated construction cost. The owners were apprised about the provisions of the Act and the importance of cess collection for the welfare of construction workers employed on their projects.

The building owners were instructed to deposit the cess amount within 10 days. The initiative aims to ensure compliance with the Act and secure funds for the welfare of labourers engaged in the construction sector. The Labour Department Ramban remains committed to enforcing labour laws and protecting the rights of workers 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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