KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rajesh Kumar Shavan today conducted a review of the ongoing Police Construction Division (PCD) works, with a focus on expediting the work of the Battalion campus, including the barracks for Jawans. The review meeting was held to monitor the progress of the project funded under the SRE, at the cost of Rs 50 crores.

Dy. Commandant Narinder Singh Parihar, AEE, JE of PCD briefed the DC about the projects and the current status of the construction work. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that the timely completion of the Battalion campus will allow the relocation of Jawans from makeshift government buildings, ensuring that they are properly accommodated in the new facilities.

The ExEn PHE and ExEn PDD were directed to prepare the estimates in a week’s time. Pertinent to mention that the LG during the DM- SSP conference had directed the DCs to monitor all SRE related projects to speed up development. The DC expressed confidence that the ongoing work would be completed soon. He asked the construction agency and the contractors to speed up the work and ensure adherence to the quality parameters. It was decided to have a regular monthly review.

The DC also advised the Officers of the Battalion to revive plantation in the campus for land stabilization and aesthetic of the area. The DC was accompanied by ACR Kishtwar Idrees Lone, CPO Kishtwar Shahnawaz Bali, Dy. Commandant Narinder Singh, AEE JPDCL Kishtwar Sudheer Sharma, and other Senior Officers and concerned Officials.

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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