KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, along with Senior Superintendent of Police   Naresh Singh today conducted an on-site inspection of the Kuntwara–Ohli Road in Block Drabshalla to review the progress of ongoing works. The visit was necessitated in view of the connectivity issues being faced by the residents of Kuntwara following the submergence of the bridge constructed by the Rattle Power Project authorities.

During the inspection, the Executive Engineer PMGSY apprised the Deputy Commissioner that out of the 29 km sanctioned length of the Kuntwara–Ohli Road, nearly 26 km has been completed, with only 1.1 km in Part-I and 2.0 km in Part-II are pending. The incomplete stretch of 1.1 km in Part-I falls in the 5th km of the Kandani–Ohli Road, and once executed, full connectivity to the Kuntwara area will be restored.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the Executive Engineer PMGSY and the contractor’s representative to immediately mobilize resources, commence work simultaneously from both ends of the pending stretch at Km 5, and ensure its completion within one month.

He further warned that any delay or lapse would attract strict accountability, while emphasizing that the restoration of all-weather connectivity to Kuntwara is of paramount importance. The DC was accompanied by Tehsildar Drabshalla Irshad Ahmed Sheikh, Executive Engineer PMGSY Kishtwar Rajesh Sharma and other senior officers.

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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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