KUPWARA: Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Lolab, Qaysar Jamshaid Lone, today chaired a crucial review-cum-preparatory meeting with senior officials from the Power Development Department (PDD) and the Jal Shakti Department to evaluate the status of ongoing infrastructure projects and finalize the strategy for winter preparedness across the constituency.

With the approaching harsh winter season, the MLA underscored the paramount importance of ensuring uninterrupted and reliable delivery of essential services, specifically power and drinking water, to the residents of Lolab. He directed all concerned departments to ensure complete logistical and infrastructural readiness on the ground.

The MLA released Rs. 50 lakh out of his CDF for improvement and augmentation of Power infrastructure in lolab constituency. Following the thorough review, the  MLA issued several strict directives, emphasizing the need for removal of Bottlenecks,  Immediate action to clear any obstacles hindering the timely completion of crucial projects,  adherence to timelines,  enhanced Coordination and cooperation between the PDD and Jal Shakti departments to preemptively avoid any disruption in services during the winter.

The MLA stressed that the welfare and convenience of the residents remain the top priority, and zero tolerance will be shown for any lapses in service delivery during the peak winter period.  The meeting was attended by Engineers from PDD, STD Jal Shakti officials, representatives from NTPC, officials presented comprehensive briefings on the current progress of developmental works and detailed their respective contingency plans formulated for the winter months.

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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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