POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal today chaired a high-level meeting to review and expedite the process to start academic activities of Kendriya Vidyalaya proposed for the border District.

The meeting witnessed the participation of key officials, including the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Chief Education Officer, District Education Planning Officer, Divisional Forest Officer, Tehsildar Haveli, Headquarters Tehsildar, and the Principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya Rajouri.

To ensure that academic activities can commence without delay, the Chief Education Officer was instructed to identify a suitable temporary building that can be used until the permanent infrastructure is in place.

After thorough deliberations, the Deputy Commissioner directed the revenue authorities to immediately identify suitable land in Gulpur, ensuring that the site is free from all encumbrances and appropriate for construction of Kendriya Vidyalaya campus.

Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal emphasized the need for prompt and coordinated efforts among all departments to facilitate the timely operationalization of the prestigious Educational Institution. He noted that the institution would play a vital role in strengthening the quality education infrastructure and meeting the educational needs of the region.

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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