UDHAMPUR: Chairman, District Development Council Udhampur Lal Chand today conducted an extensive tour of  Krimachi, Dabrah and Lansi areas to inspect the progress of developmental works. He was accompanied by prominent citizens of the area. En-route, the Chairman visited Government Higher Secondary School Krimachi, where he inspected the progress of construction work on 3 additional classrooms. He issued strict instructions to the executing agency to complete the construction work at the earliest and hand it over to the school authorities to utilize the same of taking classes.

The Chairman DDC urged the school staff to work with full zeal and   impart quality education to the rural area students. Later, the Chairman DDC visited veterinary hospital at Krimachi and took stock of its working. He asked the staff to provide best veterinary services as the same is crucial for the economic growth of the farmers associated with cattle rearing. He asked them to be punctual and work with full zeal.

At Panchayat Dabrah, the locals sought the intervention of the Chairman ensuring best quality work in the ongoing renovation of local Bowli. In presence of local populace, the DDC chairman issued strict instructions to the Rural Development Department to improve the quality of work. Besides, the progress of construction work on the link road from Krimachi Road to Upper Sial was also inspected and necessary directions were issued to the block development officer.

 The Chairman DDC appreciated the efforts of all the EX-PRI members present for the recent enhancement in the overall pace of the developmental works in the area and urged them to maintain the same spirit. The local populace also hailed the DDC Chairman for his full cooperation and dedication towards the development of the area.

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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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