UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa on Monday chaired a review meeting with officers and representatives of the National Highways Authority of India and National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) to assess the progress of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) projects in District Udhampur.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh, along with officers and representatives from NHAI and NHIDCL. The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress of the Sudhmahadev-Goha road project and the Sudhmahadev-Dranga Tunnel project. He directed the concerned officers to expedite the disbursement of pending land compensation cases at the earliest.

The SDM Chenani was instructed to complete the verification of beneficiaries without delay. The Deputy Commissioner also stressed the need to remove all bottlenecks hindering the execution of the projects to ensure their timely completion.

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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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