In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Directs time-bound completion of Essential Works

PULWAMA: District Development Commissioner (DDC), Pulwama, Kuldeep Krishan Sidha, today visited the Transit Accommodation at Lethpora to take stock of the ongoing development works and readiness of the accommodation facilities.

During the visit, the DDC inspected the accommodation being developed at the site and took stock of the status of various infrastructure and essential services. He emphasised that all pending works must be completed within clearly defined timelines and that the premises are made safe and fully functional before being handed over.

The DDC was informed that 528 quarters are ready for handover and directed the concerned agencies to ensure that all the quarters are handed over by the end of December 2026.

Giving priority to the safety of the premises, the DDC directed that an urgent fire-safety audit of the entire accommodation complex be conducted and necessary compliance measures be completed on priority.

The SSP, Awantipora, was instructed to undertake a comprehensive security review of all the premises and identify and address any security-related requirements to ensure adequate safety and security of the accommodation.

Taking stock of the vertical transportation facilities, the DDC directed the concerned agencies to ensure that all 28 lifts are made operational, with the installation work to be completed by the end of November 2026.

The DDC also directed the concerned agency to expedite the macadamisation of the approach/internal road infrastructure and complete the work within the next 20 days. He further directed that the necessary safety certificate be issued on priority, with due adherence to the prescribed safety standards.

The DDC also took stock of the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and directed the concerned authorities to ensure its timely completion, commissioning and proper functioning, so that adequate sewage management arrangements are in place before full-scale occupation of the accommodation.

The DDC stressed that all departments and executing agencies must work in close coordination and adhere strictly to the timelines fixed for each component. He directed the concerned officers to personally monitor the progress of the works and ensure that no avoidable delays affect the operational readiness of the Transit Accommodation.

The visit was aimed at ensuring that the Transit Accommodation at Lethpora is completed with all requisite infrastructure, safety, security and civic facilities and is made fully ready for occupation within the stipulated timelines.

The DDC was accompanied by SSP Awantipora, Irshad Hussain Rather; ADC Awantipora, Mushtaq Ahmad Lone; CPO Pulwama, Aashiq Khanday; Superintending Engineer, PWD Pulwama; Superintending Engineer, Hydraulic Pulwama; and Superintending Engineer, KPDCL Pulwama, besides other concerned officers and officials.

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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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