In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

REASI: District Development Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of development works being executed under the District Capex Budget 2026–27 and Tribal Plan in the district.

The DDC reviewed the physical and financial progress of works across various sectors, including Jal Shakti, PWD (R&B), Education, Health and Rural Development. He also reviewed the status of tendering and allotment of works, expenditure incurred and timelines fixed for completion.

The meeting also reviewed the implementation of works under DDC, BDC and PRI grants, besides other departmental schemes. The concerned executing agencies apprised the DDC of the progress achieved and the status of works pending at various stages.

Emphasising the need for effective monitoring and timely execution, the DDC directed the concerned departments and executing agencies to expedite the pace of work and ensure completion of all ongoing projects within the stipulated timelines. He further directed them to submit detailed lists of completed works and ensure that bills for such works are submitted to the concerned DDOs without delay.

The DDC also directed the Treasury Officer, Reasi, to ensure that bills are received and processed at the Treasury within three days to facilitate timely release of payments. The meeting further deliberated on incomplete and non-feasible works, proposed changes in the nomenclature of certain projects, and cases requiring further scrutiny and necessary decisions.

Chief Planning Officer Narinder Kumar, Assistant Commissioner Development Mukesh Sharma, Executive Engineers of PWD (R&B), Jal Shakti and Rural Engineering Wing (REW), Chief Medical Officer, Block Development Officers and other concerned officers attended the meeting.

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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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