• Takes firsthand appraisal of work progress

SHOPIAN: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today visited Shiekhpora Trenz and Allowpora in order to take first hand appraisal of ongoing construction works. The DDC visited the bridge site at Shiekhpora Trenz and Transit accommodation for Kashmiri Migrant Employees at Allowpora.

He directed the concerned executing agency, R&B for gearing up their developmental activities at both these prestigious developmental sites. He also exhorted the R&B department to ensure their timely completion to facilitate the people.

Executive Engineer R&B, Zainapora assured the DDC of timely completion of projects. He intimated that out of total 432 flats to be constructed at the site, 272 flats have been completed till date at Transit accommodation, Allowpora.

At the bridge, the construction is at final stages, more than 80% work stands completed on 6* 50 M Span bridge and efforts are on to complete it up to January, 2025, he informed. The DDC was accompanied by Officers and other officials of R&B department during the visit.

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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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