POONCH: In a significant move to enhance compliance to Drug regulations, the District Administration of Poonch, under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal, has initiated a drive aimed at enforcing the mandatory computerized billing by chemists across the sub-divisions of Mandi, Mendhar, Surankote, and Haveli.

This initiative is being carried out in close coordination with the concerned tehsildars and the Assistant Controller Drug Rajouri/Poonch Archana Mujoo. The primary objective of this drive is to improve transparency and accountability in the licensing process and ensure proper record keeping by the medical shops.

As part of the enforcement, 15 licenses have been suspended in the areas of Surankote, Mandi and Haveli for failing to comply with the computerized billing requirements. In the last two days, concerned Tehsildars sealed 22 shops after  their licenses were suspended, reflecting the proactive stance of the Poonch administration in upholding the standards of drug sale regulation.

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