KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Dr Rakesh Minhas today reviewed the progress of the development departments under District Capex Budget 2024-25 here at Conference Hall of the DC office complex.. The DC took a detailed review of each sector one by one and received feedback regarding the present status of developmental as well as non construction works.

While taking department wise review, the DC directed the concerned executing agencies to prioritise the completion of pending projects of the district within stipulated timelines. Taking review of the new works taken up under this year district Capex, the DC stressed upon the concerned officers to ensure early completion of tendering and allotment of works as the restriction of MCC is now lifted.

The DC further enjoined upon all the concerned officers and executing agencies to furnish reports regarding progress achieved on regular basis for monitoring and follow up. Terming the role of all the departments more important, the DC said that all development projects taken up under CAPEX need concerted efforts from the concerned departments and special attention to pay at ground level by way of timely completion of target works.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Office, Chief Education Officer, Assistant Commissioner Development, Executive Engineers, CEO Kathua, EOs of MC Kathua, Lakhanpur and Nagri and other concerned officers of the district.

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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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