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

REASI: District Development Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek today reviewed the progress of ongoing developmental works in Katra and directed the concerned departments to expedite project execution and ensure timeline completion.

Chairing a meeting, the DDC took stock of the physical and financial progress of ongoing projects, tendering status, expenditure incurred and timelines set for completion of pending works. He reviewed initiatives under Clean Himalayas and Hill Cities, beautification of Katra, municipal and city development works, sanitation and the Urban Challenge Fund.

Emphasising inter-departmental coordination, the DDC directed the Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department (Roads and Buildings) and the Executive Officer, Municipal Council Katra to coordinate closely with the Revenue Department to resolve bottlenecks hindering the execution of developmental works and ensure their timely completion.

The meeting also reviewed permanent restoration works, including slope stabilisation and road maintenance along National Highway. Taking stock of projects being executed by the Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED) in Katra, the DDC directed the concerned officers to accelerate the pace of work and adhere to prescribed timelines.

The DDC further directed the officers to submit detailed designs of proposed works, clearly specifying their locations and land availability, to facilitate effective planning, avoid implementation-related hurdles and ensure the timely execution of projects.

Sub-Divisional Magistrate Katra Piyush Dhotra, Chief Planning Officer Narinder Kumar, Superintending Engineers of the Public Works Department and UEED Katra, Chief Executive Officer, Katra Development Authority 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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