POONCH:  District Development Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a comprehensive meeting to review the progress of ongoing works and the formulation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for newly approved Heritage  projects under Phase-III of the Revival, Restoration, Preservation and Maintenance of Architecture and Heritage of J&K Scheme for the financial year 2025-26.

The projects have been sanctioned by the Executive Committee of the Directorate of Archives, Archaeology and Museums, Srinagar/Jammu. During the deliberations, the DDC directed Executive Engineers of PWD (R&B) of District Poonch to conduct physical inspection of the sanctioned heritage sites. He emphasized close coordination with the respective religious heads and management committees to accurately assess on-ground requirements, ensuring proper planning and timely formulation of vetted DPRs for earlier AAA release and the tendering process.

The DDC instructed the engineers to complete the entire assessment/DPRs within seven days so that the execution of works can begin at the earliest. He stressed that timely commencement of these projects will significantly benefit pilgrims and devotees by enhancing available facilities.

The meeting was attended by ADC Poonch Tahir Mustafa Malik; CPO Shamoon Ahmed, SE PWD Kewal Kumar besides other concerned Executive Engineers of PWD along with religious heads and management committees associated with the approved project sites.

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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