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  • Calls for timely execution of projects to speed up developmental works

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the status of ongoing development works across various sectors, including CAPEX, MPLADs, Constituency Development Fund (CDF), Heritage, Tribal Affairs, Revenue Capex, and the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY).

During the meeting, DC took sector wise review of all the developmental works taken up for the current fiscal. He also assessed the progress made in the execution of works for various components under the District Capex Budget and other sectors for the current financial year. Emphasizing the importance of timely action, DC urged all departments to expedite the tendering of pending works and ensure its timely allotment to avoid delays, besides timely completion of projects.

He stated that prompt execution is vital for delivering tangible benefits to the public and improving infrastructure and basic amenities across the district. On the occasion, DC directed line departments to accelerate the pace of work on all ongoing projects to ensure their timely completion. He directed the concerned departments and executing agencies to adopt a proactive approach, maintain inter-departmental coordination and ensure quality and transparency in the execution of all development works.

DC further emphasized to ensure early completion of under-construction buildings for Revenue offices across the district. He called upon all Engineering and Planning divisions to work in coordinated manner to meet public aspirations by achieving 100% execution targets in a time-bound manner.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Rifat Aftab Qureshi; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; Superintending Engineers and Executive Engineers of PHE, R&B, SMC, PDD, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Assistant Commissioner Development, Assistant Commissioner Panchayats, Chief Education Officer, Chief Medical Officer, District Mineral Officer and other concerned Officers.

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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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