• Listens to Public Grievances, inspects Education & Tourism development projects

POONCH: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Poonch Pankaj Magotra along with Tehsildar Mandi Ashfaq Hussain, DSEO Javid Ahmed, BMO Mandi, PWD AEEs, Namberdar and Ex-Sarpanch today visited Arai, Chikribann and Base Camp Jabbi Toti.

During the tour, the team interacted with locals, listened to their grievances and made them aware about the government schemes and their benefits. The ADDC stressed upon effective implementation of welfare initiatives for the betterment of the community.

The ADDC along with the officers also visited seasonal schools, where they interacted with students and teachers to assess facilities and quality of education. He directed the seasonal teachers to impart education with dedication and motivate children towards learning. A pledge on Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan was also taken with students to spread awareness against drug abuse.

Later, the ADDC, accompanied by the Tourism Department officials, inspected a languishing project at Chikribann and reviewed the tourism potential at Base Camp Jabbi Toti. He emphasised the need to promote tourism, strengthen infrastructure, ensure better education facilities and enhance public awareness about government programs for holistic development of the area.

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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