BANDIPORA: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Bandipora, Shakeel ul Rehman today chaired a meeting at Mini Secretariat, here to address road infrastructure issues and discuss inter-departmental issues related to the execution of various projects and schemes within the district.

The meeting discussed in detail the maintenance of Bandipora-Gurez-Chakwali road and road cut permissions for various JJM schemes. Stressing on all-weather connectivity for Gurez, DDC emphasized proper maintenance of Bandipora-Gurez and Tulail road to ensure uninterrupted connectivity.

The meeting also discussed Road Cut Permissions to facilitate Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) schemes. The DDC enjoined upon officers of JJM, Beacon, and NHAI to take up a coordinated approach to expedite project completions and address bottlenecks promptly.

He also emphasized upon the concerned from Beacon and other departments to prioritise improvement of Gurez -Tulail road and implement a robust monitoring mechanism to track progress and quality of work. The meeting was attended by Officers of BRO and other concerned Departments.  Project Director NHAI, SDM Gurez, AEE Jal Shakti Sumbal, and other concerned officers attended the meeting through virtual mode.

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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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