• Directs for speeding up execution of development works

KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam today chaired a review meeting to assess the status of estimation, tendering, allotment and execution of works approved under District Capex Budget Pan for year 2026-27.

During the meeting, department-wise status was reviewed in detail including works where estimation is pending, works where estimation done but NIT not floated, ongoing works and their physical progress.

Sector-wise review including that of Education, RDD, Sports, R&B, Power, Health and works of other departments were also reviewed. He also reviewed the physical progress of ongoing works and directed officers to accelerate pace, maintain quality parameters and ensure regular monitoring of work progress.

The DC directed for immediate submission of estimates of  pending approved works in some departments so that administrative approvals and technical sanctions are accorded in time. He further directed for expediting the tendering process, finalizing allotments and ensuring early take-up of works at ground level to ensure maximum working season is utilized.

All Executive Engineers and sectoral officers were directed to personally monitor works, resolve bottlenecks on spot, ensure inter-departmental coordination and submit daily progress.

The meeting was attended by DPO, Zaheer Ahmad Kaifi; ACD, Bilal Ahmad Kamgar; SE, R&B, Fayaz Ahmad; CPO, Malik Suheel; Executive Engineers of R&B, PHE & PDD, CEO, CMO, DIO, DSWO, BDOs, AEEs, DYSSO, AD Plannings and other officers and officials.

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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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