• Approach road to streamline vehicular movement & significantly reduce risk of accidents: DC Athar

KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today visited Khudwani area to review progress on the ongoing construction work on the approach road connecting to the National Highway-44 near Khudwani. Executive Engineer concerned informed the Deputy Commissioner that the road is ready for movement of traffic, and macadamization work will be started on the road in the next month.

It was informed that the approach road was taken under District Capex with an allotted cost of 47 lac. Speaking on the occasion, DC said that in absence of a proper approach road, commuters were using a wrong and unsafe route to access NH-44, making the location highly vulnerable and accident-prone.

He added that the newly constructed approach road near Khudwani spot is now expected to streamline vehicular movement and significantly reduce the risk of accidents in the area.

Local residents expressed their gratitude for the timely intervention and appreciated the efforts of the district administration for ensuring safer connectivity at the Khuwani NH-44 spot. The DC was accompanied by the Executive Engineer R&B Kulgam, AEEs and other concerned officers.

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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