SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Mandeep Kaur, today conducted an extensive tour of Srinagar city to review implementation of key urban developmental projects.  Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Dr. Owais Ahmed, Vice Chairman LCMA, Shahid Saleem, senior officials of SMC, LCMA and other line departments accompanied the Commissioner Secretary.

The tour included visit to multiple project sites across the city, focusing on ongoing interventions aimed at urban beautification, environmental sustainability and infrastructure development. The Commissioner Secretary visited Eidgah, Brar Numbal site, Rakh Arth housing colony Bemina, Parimpora and adjoining areas.

She emphasized the importance of completing projects within stipulated timelines. He asked for fostering effective coordination among the agencies to realise tangible improvements in Srinagar’s air quality. She stressed the need to accelerate project execution and involve local communities for greater impact.

Later, the Commissioner Secretary held a review meeting with the concerned officials to discuss project timelines, identify bottlenecks and formulate mitigation strategies. The Commissioner Secretary highlighted the critical role of sustainable urban planning and smart city initiatives in creating a resilient, cleaner and healthier Srinagar.

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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