• Took stock of ongoing works

SHOPIAN: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar accompanied by ADDC, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone visited various villages to take stock of the ongoing construction and developmental works of sports infrastructure. The DDC visited Indoor Stadium at Shopian, Football Stadium at Chitragam and Playfield at Pinjoora and enquired about the ongoing construction works.

The concerned apprised the DDC about the status of works of these projects being developed by J&K Sports Council and RDD Shopian. The issue of slow funding at Indoor Stadium Shopian came up for scrutiny. On the occasion, DDC took up the funding issue with the Secretary Sports Council to facilitate the smooth execution of the project wherein she intimated that the stadium will be completed during the current fiscal with 1.5 Cr funding.

At Chitragam, the DDC took note of the slow work progress of the football stadium and directed to speed up the work and complete it within the timeline. At Pinjora, work for development and fencing of the playfield has been rendered out and shall be taken up during the ongoing year, the DDC was apprised by RDD and YSS officers.

To engage youth in productive activities and to further foster the culture in the district, a sports stadium will come up at Sedow. J&K Sports Council will develop the same next year over 40 Kanals of land recently identified for the purpose. ACR, DIO, DYSSO, Tehsildar and other officers were also present on the occasion.

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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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