• Foot bridge to connect Sumarbugh with Panthachowk to be completed shortly

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today undertook a visit to Balhama area in Panthachowk Tehsil of the District to inspect several development works and listen to demands of the local people. The DC also visited Panthachowk area to inspect construction of Foot bridge being executed  at a cost of Rs 43 lakh to connect Sumarbugh area with Panthachowk.

On the occasion, the DC directed the concerned executing agency to ensure completion of the Foot bridge by next week so that long pending demand of the local population is fulfilled. During his visit to Balhama, the Deputy Commissioner who was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad, Tehsildar Panthachowk, Muzamil Zaman and other Officers, took stock of beautification & development works taken up at Bala Deviji temple Balhama.

On the occasion, the DC asked the concerned to accelerate the pace of works at the temple to expedite the process at the earliest. The DC also visited Girls High School, Balhama and passed instructions for level raising of  playground, basketball court. He inspected various sections of the school including Smart classroom.

During the visit, the DC also chaired a meeting with local residents to listen their developmental demands and issues of the area. The DC gave patient hearing to the public demands raised during the meeting and assured that all the genuine issues will be looked into on priority basis.

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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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