POONCH: The District Administration Poonch today organised a farewell ceremony to honour outgoing Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal, who has been transferred and appointed as Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), Jammu.

The event was attended by senior officers and officials from various departments, who gathered to express appreciation for the leadership, administrative efficiency and people-centric governance demonstrated by Vikas Kundal during his tenure in the district.

Speakers at the event highlighted the Deputy Commissioner’s dedication to development initiatives and swift response. They acknowledged his key role in accelerating projects, enhancing administrative transparency and improving public service delivery across the district.

In his farewell address, Vikas Kundal expressed gratitude to the officers and staff of the district administration for their cooperation, commitment and teamwork. He also thanked the people of Poonch for their support and trust. The ceremony concluded with best wishes from colleagues and staff, marking the end of a distinguished chapter in Poonch’s administrative journey.

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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