POONCH: A meeting of the District Level Screening-cum-Coordination Committee was held today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Poonch Vikas Kundal in his office chamber to review the cases submitted under the SRO-43.

The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Shafakat Hussain; Additional Deputy Commissioner Tahir Mustafa Malik; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Mohd Sayeed; Tehsildar HQ Palvi Verma and representatives from the CID and other security agencies.

At the outset, the ADC gave a detailed briefing on the current status of each case. After thorough deliberation and evaluation, the Committee approved several eligible cases under the provisions of the SRO-43.

The Deputy Commissioner also reopened and reassessed both new and pending files to ensure that all deserving applicants receive timely benefits. He directed the concerned departments to extend the benefits to all eligible applicants without delay.

The Deputy Commissioner urged all departments to adopt a proactive approach and ensure that all required formalities and verifications are completed within stipulated timelines.

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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