• Directs BDOs to expedite tendering of works  

POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal today chaired a meeting here in the conference hall of the DC Office to review the status of land identification for the construction of Panchayat Ghars and SBM projects in the district.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner was briefed by the Block Development Officers (BDOs) and concerned officers regarding the current status of land availability and project progress under the twin schemes. The officers shared detailed updates on the hurdles and development of Panchayat Ghars and execution of SBM initiatives in their respective blocks.

Stressing the importance of swift implementation, the Deputy Commissioner directed the BDOs to promptly resolve land-related issues in coordination with the respective Tehsildars. He further instructed the concerned officers to expedite the tendering process for SBM infrastructure to avoid unnecessary delays.

The meeting was attended by the Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Executive Engineer REW, Tehsildar Haveli, while Tehsildars from Mandi, Mendhar, Surankote, Mankote and Balakote joined the meeting virtually along with all BDOs of the district.

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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