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UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting to review the progress of works under the District Capex Budget 2026-27 and RDD schemes. The meeting also reviewed the uploading and processing of Forest Clearance cases through the PARIVESH Portal.

The meeting was attended by ADDC Jugal Kishore; DFO Udhampur; CPO Uttam Singh; ACD Om Parkash; ACP Dr Ashwani Hansa; besides officers and representatives of the line departments.

The DC directed stakeholder departments to expedite the clearance of bills pertaining to completed as well as ongoing works to ensure timely financial progress. He further directed to complete the ongoing works within the stipulated timelines and ensure optimum utilization of the funds allocated for the current quarter.

The ACD was directed to maintain a detailed month-wise record of works completed and ensure that the physical and financial targets assigned for each month are achieved within the prescribed timelines.

Later, the DFO Udhampur sensitized the officers about the provisions of the Van Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan Adhiniyam-2023 and the procedure for uploading and processing forest cases through the PARIVESH Portal.

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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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