• Directs BRO to expedite structure clearance work

‎‎RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today conducted an on-site inspection of Package-06 of NH-144A (Akhnoor–Poonch National Highway) to review the status of widening work undertaken by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

The Package-06 road stretch falls in Rajouri and Manjakote Tehsils. ‎‎During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner took stock of structures coming in the alignment of the National Highway in Muradpur, Phalliana, Tandwal and clearance of the same by the executing agency.

‎‎The DC directed the BRO authorities to complete the ongoing clearance works within three days. He stressed the need for expediting the removal of the identified structures to facilitate the timely execution of the highway project.

‎‎The Deputy Commissioner also emphasized close coordination between the BRO and revenue authorities to ensure that the process is carried out smoothly and in accordance with the prescribed procedures.

Officer in Command BRO Shashank Shekhar; AC Defence Israr Ahmed; Tehsildar   Rajouri Varinder Sharma and Tehsildar Manjakote Mazar Ali accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the inspection.

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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.

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