• Calls for timely completion, fair compensation to affected residents

POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal conducted an inspection of the ongoing construction of the National Highway (NH-144A), a crucial initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity and promoting economic development in Poonch and its surrounding areas.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner toured several key sites, including Sukha Khata, Kankote, Nangali zone, Janyar, Dingla, and Chandak, besides various bridges to take stock of the pace of work progress. He emphasized the importance of executing the project according to prescribed specifications and the highest engineering standards.

The Deputy Commissioner highlighted the significance of the highway project in facilitating smoother transportation, boosting local businesses, and providing residents with improved access to essential services. He noted that land acquisition for all related projects has been successfully completed, with compensation awards already issued to some affected landowners.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed the need for transparency and fairness in the compensation process, ensuring that genuine beneficiaries receive the support they deserve. His proactive approach reaffirms the administration's commitment to both infrastructure development and community welfare as the NH-144A project progresses.

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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.

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