POONCH: The District Administration Poonch has initiated the process to disburse relief under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme to border shelling affected population. To examine the relief cases, Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal chaired a meeting here today wherein the verification reports and assessment documents were thoroughly scrutinized to maintain transparency and fairness in the relief process.

The meeting was attended by the Senior Superintendent of Police, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Tehsildars, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer and the District Sheep Husbandry Officer.  

The Additional Deputy Commissioner briefed the chair that a significant number of cases have been received, examined and subsequently placed before the Committee for consideration. Additionally, several cases were presented by the Chief Animal Husbandry Officer and the District Sheep Husbandry Officer.

After careful examination, genuine and deserving cases were approved under the respective categories of fully damaged, severely damaged, and partially damaged. The administration reiterated its commitment to ensuring that all affected families receive appropriate assistance based on actual ground level assessments.

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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