RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan, along with SSP Arun Gupta, today inspected the tunnel work sites and other stretches along the NH-44 to review the progress of construction and assess security arrangements.

The review was conducted in the presence of Project Director NHAI, Shubham Yadav, Army and CRPF officers, representatives of executing agencies and concerned officers. The team inspected key locations, including tunnels and viaducts from Ramban to Ramsoo and took stock of the overall progress.

Interacting with officers and project authorities, the Deputy Commissioner directed them to accelerate the pace of work to ensure timely completion of this national project. He emphasized that public safety and uninterrupted execution of the project must remain top priorities.  He also stressed strict adherence to safety norms, effective traffic regulation and timely coordination among all stakeholders.

Meanwhile, the SSP Ramban issued directions to strengthen inter-agency coordination and ensure strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the safety and security of manpower and the project. All concerned agencies were directed to remain vigilant and work in close coordination in the interest of public safety and the successful completion of the national project.

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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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