BARAMULLA: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, today kick started the macadamization work on the Tujjar Sharif to Zaingeer road via Larkipora, Baramulla, connected to the Kupwara National Highway. This project has addressed the long-standing demand of the local residents.

Javid Dar emphasized the government's commitment towards providing basic facilities to the public, highlighting the importance of infrastructure development in enhancing the quality of life for the residents. The Omar Abdullah Government’s aim to improve road connectivity, a crucial aspect of rural development, facilitating easier access to markets, healthcare and other essential services, he added.

The Minister said the execution of works has been initiated and all the pending roads will be macadamized in a phased manner. There will be no compromise with the quality of works while ensuring time bound completion of all the vital projects. The locals apprised the Minister of lack of other basic facilities, seeking his intervention in redress of the same. The Minister assured the people that all their genuine demands would be fulfilled at the earliest. Senior officers from different department and  larger number of local residents were present on the occasion.

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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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