SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today said that the restoration works on Chenab river bank in Pargwal area will be handed over to BRO  as the area falls in border periphery  and mechanism  for the same would be explored soon.

The Deputy CM said this in response to issue raised by MLA Akhnoor, Mohan Lal Bhagat regarding restoration of flood-damaged infrastructure in Akhnoor constituency and  comprehensive flood mitigation plan for upcoming winter season to protect vulnerable areas, during Zero Hour of Legislative Assembly today.

The Deputy CM further informed  the house that the contactor has missed the stipulated time frame of  the construction of bridge between Pargwal-Inderipatan as well as road towards Shri Machail Mata Temple.

He added that the executing agency has been  directed to take strict action against the contractors by blacklisting them if they fail to deliver the projects  within the stipulated time frame.

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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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