• Emphasises strict adherence to quality specifications, completion timelines

SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forests and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahamd Rana, today visited Tribal Research Institute (TRI) at Khimber Harwan here to inspect the ongoing construction and other works being executed there. Secretary Tribal Affairs, Director Tribal Affairs Department and other officers from Revenue, R&B and Tribal Affairs departments were present on the occasion.

The concerned officer apprised the Minster that the construction of Tribal Research Institute is being carried out over 25 Kanal of land. The Institute shall have all the modern facilities and will consist of high-end computer lab, recreational and multipurpose hall besides nine classrooms and other related infrastructure, they added.

Javed Rana stressed upon the executing agency to gear up their men and machinery so that the project could be completed within the stipulated time frame. He issued on the spot instructions to officers of concerned departments to strictly adhere to quality specifications and completion timelines of these vital works. The Minister  directed the concerned officers to educate the Tribal population about schemes like Pre-Matric scholarships and other tribal welfare and development programmes so that maximum people gets benefitted.

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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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