SAMBA: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Samba, Rajesh Sharma today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at DC Complex to assess the progress of works/projects taken up under the District Capex Budget across various key sectors viz. PWD (R&B), Health, School Education, Rural Development Department, Jal Shakti among others.

The DDC conducted a detailed assessment of the physical and financial progress, and directed the Officers to ensure timely completion of works to ensure full utilisation of funds released under the District Capex Budget. Bottlenecks and hindrances, faced by the executing agencies in the execution of works was also discussed. The officials were asked to synergize with stakeholders for immediate resolution.

During the deliberations, DDC Rajesh Sharma emphasized upon the importance of adhering to timelines besides qualitative and tangible results on ground. The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Champa Devi, Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Kasturi Lal, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Chief Education Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Executive Engineer of PWD (R&B), Jal Shakti Department, Block Development Officers (BDOs) and engineering staff of RDD&PR of District Samba.

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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