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  • Emphasizes quality work within set timelines to facilitate incoming public

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Tuesday initiated renovation and infrastructure upgradation works at the DC office complex, here. These works are aimed to further improve the facilities and provide a more comfortable environment for visitors and the staff in the DC office and other subordinate offices.

During the visit, DC was accompanied by Additional District Development Commissioner, Rifat Aftab Qureshi; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; Executive Engineer R&B, Tehsildar South, Tehsildar Recovery and other concerned.

Work was initiated on construction of a new Public Toilet Complex for both Male & Female incoming visitors, making existing defunct Toilet units functional, work was also started on a specific dedicated toilet for female employees of the DC office, seating for incoming public, upgradation of Video Conferencing Hall, upgradation of Additional District Development Commissioner complex etc.

He also visited the Tehsildar South and Tehsildar Recovery offices. Additionally, DC assessed ongoing efforts to augment and enhance public convenience facilities within the office compound. On the occasion, DC directed the executing agency to expedite the pace of work and stressed the importance of maintaining high-quality standards while strictly adhering to the set timelines.

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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