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  • DC Budgam inspects progress, says road shall multiply Tourism & livelihood opportunities in Khag are

BUDGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Akshay Labroo today inspected progress of work in the ongoing 10Km Sitharan- Tosamaidan road project. On the occasion, the DC said that the initiation of work on this much awaited and crucial road project approved under NABARD shall have a multiplier effect on the Tourism potential of Tosamaidan meadows and shall generate numerous added Livelihood opportunities for the locals and youth of Khag- Tosamaidan belt of Beerwah Subdivision.

During inspection, the DC said that protection works, drainage related and allied works  have been taken up first at various stretches of this road and that upgradation and macadimazation works shall be subsequently taken up. He exhorted upon the executing officers and executing agency to ensure that work on the project is carried out at a pace that shall allow for timely completion of the project.

The DC maintained that the project is very important for not only to enhance better connectivity to locals but also for promotion of Tourism and providing livelihood opportunities to locals. The DC was accompanied by CPO, SDM Beerwah, ExEN R&B Beerwah, Tehsildar Khag and Engineers of R&B Beerwah subdivision.

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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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