JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar today convened a meeting of road construction agencies to review the repair and maintenance of roads in Jammu city. Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Commissioner JMC, SSP traffic, Chief Engineer PWD, Chief Engineer UEED, PD NHAI, Dy GM NHIDCL and other concerned officials attended the meeting.

The Div Com sought the status of works and condition of different roads. He directed for better maintenance of roads, including filling of potholes and removal of blockades especially wherever road/flyover construction works are going on.

It was informed that the road stretch from Jeevan Nagar to Kunjwani shall be ready by the end of this month. Similarly the concerned road construction agency assured that the road from fourth Bridge on Tawi to canal head Akhnoor shall be ready in 15 days.

The Div Com further asked the concerned to ensure there is no hindrance in the traffic movement on any stretch of the road where construction works are going on. He suggested taking up the repair and maintenance works lane wise for hassle free movement on these roads.

The Div Com took stock of the roads under PWD including Satwari to R S Pura road, Janipur road and the city roads maintained by JMC. The Div Com was apprised about the status of tender works and the expected date of completion.

The Div Com directed the concerned agencies to identify priority roads and ensure their timely repair and maintenance works for providing the public hassle free travel on the roads. He asked the JMC to implement measures to avoid flooding on the roads in the city.

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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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