• Participates in Greha Pravesh ceremony of PMAY- G Beneficiary

POONCH: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Vikas Kundal conducted a comprehensive inspection of ongoing road connectivity and other projects in Block Nangali Sahib-Sain Baba (NSSB), here today. The DDC inspected the progress of work on New Drungali Nala Bridge on NH144A, renovation of Old Drungali Nala Bridge and the Chandak to Dahlan PMGSY road.

The Officer Commanding GREF Ashish Ranjan provided a detailed briefing on the status of work on the twin bridges. The DDc emphasized on expediting the pace of work on the projects to ensure timely completion. He specifically directed the OC GREF to prioritize the restoration of the Old Drungali Nala Bridge, while also urging the construction team to accelerate the work on the New Drungali Nala Bridge on NH144A.

In addition, the Deputy Commissioner instructed the concerned executive engineers of PMGSY to up-grade drainage system from the Main Chowk to Nangali Sahib and to address road maintenance by filling potholes. Later, the DDC inspected the newly constructed Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) – Grameen Houses in village Kankote and participated in the Greha Pravesh ceremony of beneficiary Tariq Hussain. He lauded the beneficiaries for effectively utilizing government support and expressed his satisfaction with the scheme's impactful grassroots outcomes.

Earlier , the DDC inspected the Panchayat Ghar and Common Service Centre (CSC) in the village. He directed the concerned officials to expedite the recruitment of the operator for the CSC and ensure its functionality, thereby enhancing the delivery of essential services to the local community. Accompanying the Deputy Commissioner were the Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Block Development Officer NSSB, and other relevant officials, emphasizing a coordinated effort to improve local governance and community welfare.

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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