KATHUA: District Development Commissioner   Dr Rakesh Minhas today chaired a meeting of district officers to assess the physical and financial progress achieved under the District Capex Budget 2024-25. The meeting was held in the conference hall of the DC office. Chief Planning Officer Ranjit Thakur; Chief Education Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Executive Engineer RDD, Executive Engineer Irrigation and other district officers attended the meeting.

At the outset, CPO Ranjit Thakur briefed the DC about the status  of the projects initiated under the District Capex Budget across different sectors. The DC conducted a detailed review of the ongoing projects and instructed the executing agencies to expedite the progress of work to ensure timely completion. He emphasized that all works allotted under the Capex Budget must be finished within the stipulated timeline.

Highlighting the crucial role of each department, the DC stressed the need for dedicated efforts at the ground level to ensure effective execution of development projects. He directed officers to focus on quality asset creation and urged executing agencies to conduct regular site visits to ensure work standards are maintained. The DC further instructed all district officers to strictly adhere to deadlines to prevent liabilities from being carried forward to the next financial year.

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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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