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RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today convened a meeting to review the progress of widening work on Nashri to Banihal stretch of Prestigious National Highway-44 (NH-44) Project. The meeting was attended by Project Director NHAI Shubam Yadav; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Shokat Hayat Mattoo and other officers.

The Deputy Commissioner held a detailed, site wise review of the work progress on different segments of the project, including Viaducts, Tunnels, Cut-and-Cover tunnels and approach roads. He directed the NHAI authorities and construction agencies to accelerate the pace of work and ensure completion within stipulated timelines while maintaining the highest standards of engineering quality and safety. 

The DC stressed the importance of ensuring uninterrupted vehicular movement and directed the concerned agencies to clear all bottlenecks, particularly those affecting the free flow of traffic on the existing highway. He also instructed NHAI to remove debris, maintain road shoulders and restore double-lane carriageways at critical locations to enhance road safety and passenger convenience.

In view of the recent heavy rainfall, cloudbursts, floods and landslides, the Deputy Commissioner directed the executing agencies to carry out immediate restoration and upgradation works at all affected sites between Nashri and Banihal to prevent further disruption and ensure public safety.

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.

— Team JK Monitor

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