In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Directs for timely completion of developmental projects

RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan, today reviewed the progress of works taken up under the District Capex Plan 2026–27. He directed the Executing Departments to ensure the completion of all SOS works and take-up new developmental projects to achieve the prescribed physical and financial targets.

The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed Rather; Assistant Commissioner Development Mohammad Imran Naik; Executive Engineers of PWD (R&B) Ramban and Banihal,   REW and Jal Shakti, Medical Superintendent DH, AD Planning and other concerned officers.

The Deputy Commissioner assessed the physical and financial progress of works being executed by PWD (R&B), Rural Development Department, Education, Health, Jal Shakti, JPDCL, Urban Local Bodies and other departments under the District Capex Plan 2026-27.

The Executive Engineers of PWD (R&B) Ramban and Banihal, REW and Jal Shakti, along with the concerned officers of JPDCL were asked to expedite the execution of all SOS works and ensure 100 per cent achievement of both physical and financial targets as per set deadline.

Emphasising the timely initiation of new development works, the DC directed the ACD and the concerned Executive Engineers to ensure that all works envisaged under the District Capex Plan 2026–27 are taken up and executed as per approved targets and timelines. He directed the ACD to ensure that all BDOs and Panchayat Secretaries personally monitor the commencement of allotted works, prevent any delays in execution and ensure their timely completion.

Stressing accountability and effective implementation, the Deputy Commissioner called upon all concerned officers to maintain close coordination, regularly monitor progress on the ground and address bottlenecks, if any, to ensure the timely completion of developmental works and optimal utilisation of allocated funds.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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