KUPWARA: Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone, today chaired a review meeting at Environment Hall, Handwara, aimed at assessing the implementation and progress of various government schemes and development projects across the Handwara Assembly Constituency.

Senior officials from key departments including Jal Shakti, Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC), Rural Development Department (RDD), Health, Municipal Committee Handwara, Roads & Buildings (R&B), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), Forest, Horticulture, Agriculture, and KPDCL participated in the meeting.

During the review, department heads and field officers provided detailed updates on ongoing projects, scheme implementation status, and key issues affecting project delivery. MLA emphasized the need for coordination and timely execution of works to ensure that public welfare schemes reach the grassroots effectively.

Speaking on the occasion, Lone reiterated his commitment to equitable and transparent development in all areas of the constituency. He called for greater accountability, proactive monitoring, and community engagement in the developmental process.

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.

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