KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar Rajesh Kumar Shavan took a comprehensive review of the progress of Public Works Department (PWD) projects across various subdivisions of the district, here at a meeting. The meeting primarily focused on works taken up under district capex and other schemes.  The DC Kishtwar expressed concern over delaying of work completion by certain contractors and emphasised the need for reinforcing accountability and work quality in execution.

The key projects reviewed included the lane work at District Hospital, construction of a library at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), renovation of Government High School Shiroti and others. During the review, the DC stressed strict adherence to financial expenditure guidelines, and said that notices should be served to contractors for rectification of identified defects.

The Department was asked to give Contractors three-week time to address these issues. Further, the Deputy Commissioner underscored the importance of achieving 100% progress in both financial expenditure and physical work, with a particular focus on maintaining quality standards across all projects. The meeting was attended by ExEns besides concerned AEEs and AEs.

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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.

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