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  • Inaugurates Chawalgam-Shopian road upgraded under PMGSY III

KULGAM: Member of Parliament (MP), Anantnag Rajouri parliamentary constituency Mian Altaf Ahmad today visited District Kulgam and presided over a function held to celebrate PMGSY Foundation Day at new conference hall of mini-secretariat Kulgam. Addressing the gathering, MP said that Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) has been a transformative scheme through which road connectivity has been built to even the remotest areas of the country, thereby contributing significantly in the rural road network of the nation.

He assured the people of taking up their land compensation issue at an appropriate forum. He appealed to them to take care of roads and other government assets and desist from making road encroachments. The Deputy Commissioner on the occasion said that Kulgam has a good road network and PMGSY has played a vital role in constructing roads in rural and difficult terrains.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Engineer PMGSY, Tanveer Mir applauded the workers, contractors and engineers and staff who are making it possible to develop these roads. Later, the MP inaugurated a newly upgraded road of TO1 Chawalgam to DB Shopian via Nillow under PMGSY III. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam Athar Amir Khan, Chief Engineer PMGSY, Executive Engineer PPMGSY, AEE PMGSY and others were present at the inauguration ceremony.

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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