• Committed to speedy, sustained development: Dy CM

BUDGAM: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, along with Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, today conducted a comprehensive tour of Budgam district. Member Parliament, Aga Syed Ruhullah and MLA Chadoora Ali Mohammad Dar accompanied  them. DC Budgam, Akshay Labroo, Chief Engineers and other senior officers of different departments were also present.

While addressing a huge gathering,  the Deputy Chief Minister said that the government has undertaken a massive development programme with special focus on far flung and neglected areas." We have already directed for fast pacing the initiatives meant for changing the socio- economic profile of people besides upgrading the basic infrastructure ", he added

"We are committed to fast paced and sustained development with regular monitoring for ensuring quality works. This has been done in accordance with the local needs and area specific development ", he maintained. Responding to public demands, the Deputy CM announced the provision of 4 lane roads to Budgam. He also directed for conducting a survey of road from DC office to Humhama besides preparation of DPR for 4 lane widening of road from DC office to New bus Adda in phase -1.

Advisor to Chief Minister, while speaking on the occasion, highlighted various developmental initiatives undertaken by the present government since its formation. He said that a holistic developmental agenda is underway which would ensure transformation of Jammu and Kashmir. MP Aga Ruhallah also enumerated various initiatives undertaken and assured for furthering the developmental agenda of the present dispensation.

The Deputy Chief Minister conducted a comprehensive tour of district and inspected several development works as well. While interacting with scores of deputations, the Deputy Chief Minister assured them that the issues projected by them would be redressed within the shortest possible time.

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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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