• Stresses safety of public infra, restoration measures

REASI: District Development Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek today chaired a meeting to review the progress of work on the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra (DAK) Expressway and address issues related to safety of public infrastructure and restoration works along the project corridor.

During the meeting, he reviewed precautionary measures being taken along accidental and landslide-prone stretches between Katra and Domail. He stressed the need for adequate safety arrangements, deployment of sufficient manpower and machinery, and close monitoring of vulnerable locations to ensure the safety of commuters and local residents.

He directed the concerned agencies to ensure timely clearance of natural drains/nallahs and cross-drainage structures to prevent waterlogging and ensure smooth drainage during rainfall. He also reviewed issues pertaining to damage to land, houses and trees caused by earth cutting and movement of heavy machinery during construction of the six-lane expressway.

Kumar Abhishek directed the executing agencies to undertake necessary restoration and remedial measures wherever public or private property has been affected due to construction activities. He reviewed the restoration of the cremation ground (Shamshan Ghat) at village Kandyar and restoration of the school access road and village trench at Miyari. He directed all concerned agencies to ensure close coordination, conduct joint inspections and ensure timely resolution of issues arising during the execution of the expressway project. ADC Rakesh Kumar, ACR Nitin Verma, Project Director NHAI ISH Gupta and other concerned officers were present.

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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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