POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal, reviews various developmental challenges faced by colleges in the Poonch district. The meeting brought together concerned officers who presented their respective issues, including land acquisition for hostel construction, drainage problems, boundary wall constructions etc.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner announced that the land for Mandi College will be officially awarded on January 3, 2025. He emphasized the urgent need for the construction of the boundary wall at Mendhar College, instructing the concerned executive engineer to expedite the process.

Additionally, the Deputy Commissioner revealed the allocation of 10 kanals of additional land for the establishment of Boys' and Girls' Hostels in both Mendhar and Surankote Degree College. The Deputy Commissioner also directed the concerned executive engineer to ensure that the G +1 structure under the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) is completed within one month, highlighting the administration's commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure in the region.

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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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