DODA: District Development Commissioner Doda Krishan Lal today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Conference Hall, DC Office Complex, Doda, to assess the progress of ongoing road infrastructure projects being executed across the district.

Officials from the engineering departments concerned presented detailed updates on the status of various road construction and upgradation works. The review focussed on project execution, physical progress, adherence to timelines and measures required to remove bottlenecks affecting implementation.

Road-wise projects under Doda, Bhaderwah, Assar, Thathri and Gandoh divisions, along with other ongoing works across the district were discussed and reviewed thoroughly. The DDC directed all executing agencies and officers concerned to accelerate the pace of work and ensure completion of projects within the stipulated time frame.

The District Development Commissioner further instructed officers to maintain quality standards and ensure regular field-level monitoring of works to achieve the desired outcomes. He also reviewed the situation arising from recent floods in Thathri Division and directed the authorities concerned to expedite restoration and related road works to minimise public inconvenience.

Among those present were Superintending Engineer PWD (R&B) Doda, Chief Planning Officer Doda, Executive Engineers of R&B Doda, Assistant Executive Engineers and other officers and officials concerned.

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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.

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