POONCH: A District Level Committee meeting was convened today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, to comprehensively review building permission cases of the   Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).

The meeting held detailed deliberations on key issues related to urban development, with discussions focusing on amendments to existing policies, updates to building bye-laws, and strategies to address emerging urban challenges. Topics such as zoning regulations, sustainability measures, environmental considerations, integration of modern technologies, and public health safeguards were also covered.

During the session, Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal sought inputs from all concerned departments and emphasized the need for factual and practical commentary regarding the urban development scenario of Poonch district. He underscored the necessity of ensuring a transparent, efficient, and timely process for building permissions.

Highlighting the significance of collaborative urban planning, the Deputy Commissioner called for a coordinated approach that balances infrastructural growth with safety, sustainability, and strict regulatory compliance. He also stressed the importance of updating building bye-laws to suit the evolving needs of urban expansion.

The meeting was attended by the Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) Poonch, Executive Engineers of Jal Shakti, JPDCL, and PWD (R&B), Assistant Town Planner Rajouri-Poonch, CEO Municipal Council Poonch, and EO Municipal Committee Surankote.

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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