KUPWARA: Giving a boost to the connectivity in far-flung area of Keran along LoC in Kupwara district, the District administration Kupwara has constructed a vital bridge at Keran Market which has provided inter-village connectivity and connected several habitations of Keran with Keran market. This crucial connectivity has facilitated around 5000 souls living in the vicinity, besides providing a vital communication link to hundreds of tourists who visit Keran on a daily basis.

 This 5 mtr. span Steel bridge at Keran bazar under BADP model village was constructed by R&B  Division Kralpora  with an allotted cost of Rs.55,80,000. Ecstatic on the development, the people from far-flung Keran have expressed their gratitude to the Divisional and District administration Kupwara for construction of bridge at Keran Bazar and providing connectivity to the different hamlets of Keran.

Locals said that their long pending demand was addressed due to timely impetus provided by the  Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri and Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan. Residents of Keran have thanked Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, DC Kupwara and Engineers of R&B Division Kralpora for construction of the steel bridge. Locals and tourists visiting the area said, earlier in absence of the bridge village people, and tourists faced a lot of problems which have now got resolved.

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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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