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RAJOURI: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today inspected the progress on the 90 meter span Dhallian Bridge being constructed over the Tawi River at Nowshera and Rata Galla Bridge at Kalsian. He called for expediting the pace of work to ensure timely completion and operationalisation of these vital projects.

During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister reviewed the status of construction works and interacted with the concerned officers and engineers executing the project under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development funded scheme. He stressed that the bridge is a vital connectivity project for the area and directed the executing agency to maintain the quality standards while accelerating the pace of work.

Later, on the auspicious occasion of Hola Mohalla, the Deputy Chief Minister paid obeisance at Gurudwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha. He offered prayers and sought blessings for peace, harmony and prosperity of the people. On the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister said that the festival of Hola Mohalla symbolizes courage, devotion and the spirit of selfless service. He prayed that the values and teachings associated with the festival continue to inspire the society towards unity, harmony and collective progress.

Executive Engineer PWD Nowshera Sarwar Mehmood, Executive Engineer PMGSY Shahid Choudhary, District Mineral Officer Rajouri Mohammad Shafiq besides other district and sectoral officers accompanied the Deputy Chief Minister 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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