KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of developmental works being executed under the District Capex Budget 2025-26.

At the outset, the DC reviewed in detailed the ongoing works as well as the projects allotted in the current financial year. He emphasized the need to accelerate the pace of execution to ensure timely physical and financial completion of all developmental initiatives. The DC issued strict directions to all line departments to expedite their activities and avoid any delays.

Stressing the importance of optimal utilization of the limited working season, the DC directed all departments to immediately start all pending allotted works. The Executive Engineers were directed to submit 100% bills of completed works and 70–80% bills of new works in the treasuries in the current month itself. It was further instructed that the salaries of the concerned DDOs will be withheld in case of non-compliance with these timelines.

He also called upon all Engineering divisions and concerned departments to intensify their efforts to meet public expectations by achieving 100% completion of targets within the stipulated timelines. The CPO was directed to share a complete list of all works with the SDMs so that they can physically verify the projects and submit weekly progress reports to the office.

He was also instructed to share a Google Sheet with the concerned officers and dealing assistants, incorporating details such as actual expenditure, bills submitted in treasuries and pending or uncleared bills, so that the matter may be taken up with the Finance Department for timely clearance. The meeting was attended by CPO Akhil Thakur, ACD Manoj Kumar, EO MC, Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal, CEO Sanjay Dogra, Executive Engineers and other concerned.

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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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