POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal, accompanied by a team of officers of the district administration, conducted a comprehensive city tour today to inspect areas affected by recent cross border shelling and to oversee the administrative response to public safety and infrastructure restoration. During the tour, the Deputy Commissioner visited Mohalla Shankar Nagar, one of the affected localities in the cross border shelling. He interacted with local residents and assessed the ground situation firsthand.

Expressing concern over the extent of damage caused to residential properties and public infrastructure, he instructed the revenue officials to carry out an immediate and thorough assessment of all losses. He further directed them to submit a consolidated report at the earliest to facilitate prompt relief and rehabilitation measures.

The Deputy Commissioner assured the affected families that the administration is fully committed to ensuring their safety and well being, and all necessary resources will be mobilized to support them during this difficult time. He emphasized that timely compensation, repair of damaged structures, and relocation where necessary would be taken up on priority.

Later, the DC visited the Divisional Forest Office building, which had also sustained damage due to shelling. He inspected the affected sections and directed concerned officers to begin restoration and renovation work without delay to restore normal functioning of the department.

The Deputy Commissioner reiterated the administration’s resolve to remain vigilant and responsive. He added that coordinated efforts are underway across departments to ensure that genuine needs are met, essential services remain uninterrupted, and affected citizens receive timely support. The visit underscored the district administration’s proactive approach in responding to difficult situations and reflected its on ground presence to reassure and assist the public in times of need.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here