RAJOURI: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, Additional District Development Commissioner Dr Raj Kumar Thapa today reviewed the progress of ongoing beautification project around the Rajouri airfield and its adjacent road here at a meeting. The Project aims at transforming the area into a visually appealing, pedestrian-friendly zone. 

The beautification project, a significant step towards modernising Rajouri while preserving its rich heritage, includes development of 3D murals depicting martyrs, warriors, cultural heritage, tourist places, and prominent institutions, Aesthetic enhancements and landscape development, Greenery and ornamental plantation and Well-structured footpaths to ensure safe pedestrian movement.

At the outset, the Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) informed that plastering work on 200 meters of walls of the project has been completed, with the remaining work progressing as scheduled. Highlighting the importance of the project, the ADDC Dr. Thapa emphasized its importance in adding to tourist attraction and beautification of the town. He directed the concerned officers to expedite the completion of the project at the earliest. 

The review meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Maqsood Ahmed, District Statistical and Evaluation Officer (DSEO) Sandeep Sharma, EXEN PWD (R&B) Rajouri Sardar Khan, and project contractors.

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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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