SRINAGAR:  Dr. Owais Ahmed, today  chaired a review meeting to evaluate the status of tenders for different developmental works of Srinagar Municipal Corporation and Srinagar Smart City Limited. During the meeting, Dr Owais emphasized on the critical importance of timely tendering to ensure efficient operations and adherence to project deadlines.

He underscored the need to address any delays quickly to facilitate the smooth progress of ongoing and upcoming initiatives. The meeting was attended by the Joint Commissioner SMC, ACEO, SSCL, Joint Commissioner Works SMC, FA/CAO SMC, Chief Engineer SSCL, Executive Engineers from both SMC and SSCL, as well as the CFO, SSCL.

On the occasion, the officers briefed  the meeting regarding their respective areas of responsibility & current status of tendering. Dr. Owais urged the team of officers to collaborate effectively and prioritize the swift resolution of outstanding issues.  He emphasized to adopt a proactive approach is anticipation to expediting the tendering process and execution of  ongoing developmental works of both SMC and SSCL.

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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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