In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Conducts extensive tour of Khanyar, Hazratbal areas, asseses development works

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today said that the government is fulfilling its promises while ensuring completion of all undertaken and long-pending projects across Jammu and Kashmir. He made these remarks during an extensive tour of Khanyar and Hazratbal areas of Srinagar, undertaken to assess progress on various ongoing developmental works.

The Deputy Chief Minister was accompanied by MLA Hazratbal, Salman Sagar. During the on-spot inspections, the Deputy Chief Minister said, “The government will keep all its promises and ensure speedy completion of all ongoing as well as long-pending projects across Jammu and Kashmir.”

Throughout the visit to interior areas of Khanyar and  Hazratbal, the Deputy Chief Minister reviewed the status of several key road-widening and public infrastructure projects. These included Koolipora–Khanyar Road Widening Project, Government Degree College for Women Zakura (Hazratbal), Malabagh Road Widening Project, Ellahi Bagh Chowk near Gagroo Store and Omar Haer–Dagapora Road Widening Project in Hazratbal area.

The concerned departments were directed  to expedite all ongoing works, ensure timely completion while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Emphasizing the importance of these initiatives, he said that enhanced road connectivity will improve mobility, reduce bottlenecks and strengthen public infrastructure in Hazratbal and adjoining areas.

At Koolipora Khanyar, the Deputy Chief Minister reviewed  the upgradation and widening of internal link roads, which are critical for decongesting traffic and improving access to residential and commercial areas. He instructed the executing agencies to prioritize completion of blacktopping and drainage works to prevent waterlogging during rains.

 The Deputy Chief Minister  stated that the widening works will significantly improve the vehicular movement, enhance inter-district connectivity and eliminate traffic bottlenecks, ensuring hassle-free travel along the Umer-Haer–Gadoora Road. He Instructed the authorities to expedite land acquisition and ensure the project is completed at the earliest. Senior officers from R&B, SMC, PHE, PMGSY, Employment, Labour, DIC, and other line departments accompanied the Deputy Chief Minister during the inspections and briefed him on the current status of each project.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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