SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir,  Anshul Garg on Wednesday chaired a meeting of officers to review the cahnge in proposed realignments of Srinagar Ring Road Phase-III (Lasjan–Pandach) and the Parimpora–Dalgate Flyover.

The meeting was attended by the Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC); Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; SSP Traffic; Vice Chairman, Lakes Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA); Project Director, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI); and officers from the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department, Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Srinagar Development Authority (SDA), and other concerned departments.

During the review of Srinagar Ring Road Phase-III (Lasjan–Pandach), the Divisional Commissioner directed NHAI officials to compile comprehensive details of structures and departmental utilities falling within the proposed alignments including religious structures to access impediments & challenges and cost expenditure.

He further directed the concerned authorities to explore modifications to the alignment to ensure that the road does not encroach upon the city's major water body. Reviewing the proposed alignment of the Parimpora–Dalgate Flyover, the Divisional Commissioner directed the R&B Department to explore an alternative alignments from Qamarwari to Nalamar and onward to Karanagar.

He emphasized the need to ensure connectivity to key facilities, including SMHS Hospital, while minimizing traffic disruptions during the execution of the project. The concerned departments were directed to examine the proposed alignments in coordination with one another, keeping public convenience and essential infrastructure.

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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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