• Stresses timely completion and creation of durable assets

SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today conducted an extensive inspection of various under construction Rural Development department (RDD) works being executed in Keller block.

During the inspection at Chowan, DC took stock of ongoing works including drainage systems, road networks and other soil protection and slope stability works being carried out under different schemes in the panchayat.

Gupta emphasised upon ACD  Shopian to ensure that all works are expedited and completed within the stipulated timelines without compromising the quality and durability of works across the district.

He highlighted the significance of infrastructure development in rural areas and called upon all to submit to the highest standards of work ethics. DC emphasized that the developmental works being executed are directly linked with public welfare and empowerment and hence require strict monitoring and timely execution across 98 Panchayats of the district.

He also asked the concerned officers to ensure proper utilization of funds, maintain transparency at all levels and remove any bottlenecks hampering the progress of works. DC was accompanied by ADC, Dr.Zakir Hussain Faaz; GM DIC, Shurjil Naikoo; ACD, Mushtaq Ahmad, DSEO, Tehsildar and BDO during the visit.

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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