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  • Directs for timely completion of developmental projects

KULGAM: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today chaired a meeting to review the progress of works under the District Capex Budget 2025-26 here in the conference hall of Mini-secretariat.  While reviewing the progress, the DDC issued directions to ensure timely and effective implementation of all developmental projects under different schemes.

The DDC directed all line departments to ensure timely execution and completion of works. The progress of all blocks, individual departments including R&B, RDD, Education, Health, Agriculture & Allied sectors, Jal Shakti, KPDCL among others was thoroughly reviewed. Status of fund utilisation was also discussed.

To avoid procedural delays, all departments have been asked to accelerate the alloted works estimation, tendering and complete procurement-related activities within stipulated time. It was informed that more than 1200 works are under execution in the district at present.  Among others Aditional Deputy Commissioner, Viqar Ahmed Giri; Joint Director Planning, Malik Suheel; Assistant Commissioner Development Kulgam, all Block Development Officers, Engineers and others District and sectoral officers were present in the meeting.

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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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