SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today visited Gangbug area of the District and conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing work on construction of new building for Government Middle School.

During the visit the DC was accompanied by Joint Commissioner SMC, Nuzhat Khurshid, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Superintending Engineer SMC, Sajad Kawoosa,  Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Umar Gulzar, Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tahir Sajad, Executive Engineer R&B, Khalid Mehmood, Executive Engineer PCD-I, Nasir Ahmad, Executive Engineer, Master Plan, Muzamil Ahmad and other concerned.

During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner assessed the progress of construction of the new school building, which aims to fulfill a long-pending demand of the local population and strengthen educational infrastructure in the area.

The DC emphasized the importance of maintaining quality standards and ensuring timely completion of the project as per approved specifications. He directed the concerned officers to increase the manpower to speed up the progress of work so that the School building is completed within the stipulated timeframe.

On the occasion, the local residents also joined the DC and said that improved classrooms and better educational facilities would contribute to a more conducive academic environment and enhance access to quality education for students of Gangbug and adjoining areas.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the progress of work being executed by PCD-Ist Division of R&B on Steel Truss  bridge, Gangbugh connecting areas of Srinagar with Budgam and directed the executing agencies to ensure that all works are completed through close coordination in a time bound manner.

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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