POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma on Sunday conducted an extensive tour of Tehsil Mandi, where he inspected the progress of up-gradation work on Chandak–Mandi road and the status of patient care services at the local Sub District Hospital.

During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner assessed the road condition and directed the Executive Engineer (Xen) PWD to ensure the completion of blacktopping work well before the onset of winter and snowfall. He emphasized maintaining quality standards during the execution of the work to ensure durability and smooth connectivity for commuters.

The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Tehsildar Mandi, Ashfaq Hussain, Xen PWD Surankote, Imtiaz Mir, Xen PWD Poonch, Shakeel Ahmed and other concerned officers during the visit.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner visited the Sub District Hospital (SDH) Mandi to take stock of patient care services. He inspected the hospital wards, interacted with patients and medical staff to get feedback on healthcare facilities being provided to the public. He reviewed cleanliness and hygiene conditions in and around the hospital premises. He directed the hospital administration to maintain proper sanitation and ensure a patient-friendly environment.

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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