• Takes stock of Road construction, restoration work, Disaster Preparedness  

RAJOURI: District Development Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today conducted a whirlwind tour of Kotranka Subdivision to inspect ongoing development works, assess disaster preparedness and address public grievances.

During the visit, the DDC inspected the PMGSY road from Peeri to Tarkassi and directed officials to expedite the pace of work to ensure timely completion. He instructed that the field officials shall remain stationed in their stations until the project is completed. He further directed the AEE PMGSY to establish an office near the Zonal Education Office, Kotranka & closely monitor the progress of all ongoing PMGSY projects in the subdivision.

The DDC also reviewed disaster preparedness measures and assessed damages caused by recent rainfall. He directed ACD to prioritise disaster relief works, especially in areas that have reported damages.

During the visit, the DC met with local people and listened to their grievances and issued on-the-spot directions for the redressal of the same. ACD Auqil Naveed; Tehsildar Syed Sahil Ali; Executive Engineer PMGSY, and other district and sectoral officers accompanied the District Development Commissioner during the visit.

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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