• Reviews progress under District Capex Budget 2025–26

DODA: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Doda Harvinder Singh today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at Mini Meeting Hall DC Office Complex to assess the progress made under District Capex Budget 2025–26.

During the meeting, Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Manesh Kumar Manhas presented a detailed sector-wise overview of the ongoing and proposed works under the District Capex Budget. He informed the chair about the physical and financial progress achieved so far across different departments. While reviewing the progress, the DDC Doda laid special emphasis on completing  the ongoing works before mid-November 2025.

He also set a target of achieving 100% allotment of works by the end of this week, stressing timely tendering, allotment and execution in accordance with quality standards. He further stressed on strengthening monitoring mechanism and coordination among departments for effective implementation of the developmental works. He directed the concerned officers to submit regular progress reports and ensure that all projects are aligned with the district’s developmental priorities.

The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, SE Hydraulic Circle,   ACD, Chief Education Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Executive Engineers PHE and R&B, AD Planning and officers from across the line departments.

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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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