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  • Visits STP Mehndi Kadal, Indoor Stadium Bangidar

ANANTNAG: District Development Commissioner (DDC), Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat today conducted a comprehensive visit to several vital infrastructure sites at the district headquarters. The DDC was accompanied by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Tehsildar Anantnag, and various other senior officers and officials from the concerned departments.

During the tour, the DDC visited the 4 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant at Mehndi Kadal to review its overall performance and technical functioning. He inspected the core components of the plant, including the inlet and outlet systems, to assess its operation and compliance with prescribed standards. On the occasion, the DDC was provided a detailed briefing on the treatment processes and the current discharge levels by the concerned engineers.

Dr. Bilal also visited the Indoor Stadium at Bangidar, which is currently being developed by the Municipal Council (MC) Anantnag through the R&B Department as the executing agency. Notably, the stadium had sustained structural damage during the recent floods, hindering its completion and usage.

Taking immediate congnisance of the matter, the DDC directed the Secretary, MCA, to prepare a revised estimate for the necessary repairs and remaining construction work and submit the same on a priority basis.

Speaking on the occasion, the DDC reiterated the administration’s commitment to providing modernistic sports and civic infrastructure. He directed the executing agencies to expedite all pending works while ensuring the quality and durability of the structures and assets.

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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