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REASI: District Development Commissioner Reasi, Nidhi Malik, today chaired a meeting to review the progress of District and UT Capex (Tribal Affairs) works being executed in the district. The Chief Planning Officer briefed the DDC on the status of schemes and ongoing works. He informed that 1,025 works have been completed under the District Capex Budget 2025–26, while 174 works under UT Capex (Tribal Affairs). Additionally, 9 works have been completed under PMAGY.

The DDC reviewed the physical and financial progress of each work as well as the status of tendering and allotment of remaining works. She directed the stakeholder departments to promptly resolve land-related issues and initiate works without further delay to ensure timely completion. Emphasizing close monitoring, the DDC instructed officers to conduct weekly reviews of works. She stressed the need for coordinated efforts and effective execution to ensure optimum utilization of funds and timely delivery of development works.

The meeting also reviewed 16 new works proposed under the District Capex Budget 2025–26, which are yet to receive administrative approval. The DDC directed the concerned departments to complete the required formalities expeditiously to ensure that these works can be taken up at the earliest.

Later, the DDC also reviewed damage assessment reports of public infrastructure submitted under SDRF (Capex Part). She assessed the restoration estimates prepared by the line departments. Emphasis was laid on timely and accurate estimates, particularly for permanent restoration of damaged infrastructure.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Sukhdev Singh Samyal; Chief Planning Officer, Narinder Kumar; ACD, Vijay Kumar; Executive Engineers of Jal Shakti and PWD; BDOs 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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