POONCH: In a significant welfare initiative on the eve of Sewa Parv, Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma has disbursed an amount of ₹ 12,62,254 among registered construction workers under various labour welfare schemes. The financial assistance, disbursed by the Labour Department, benefitted construction workers and their families under the Chronic Disease Assistance, Death Compensation and Educational Assistance schemes.

While addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner acknowledged the invaluable contribution of labourers to the nation-building process and underscored the urgent need to safeguard the interests of workers in the unorganised sector. He emphasized the importance of ensuring social security, healthcare and educational support to the families of construction workers to improve their quality of life.

He reiterated the administration’s commitment to the welfare of the working class and praised the proactive efforts of the Assistant Labour Commissioner’s Office, Poonch in implementing government schemes with dedication and timeliness.

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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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