POONCH: Deputy Commissioner of Vikas Kundal today inaugurated two houses constructed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)-Urban scheme here at Ward No. 01. He also participated in the Greha Pravesh ceremony organised for the beneficiaries Naseem Akhter and Abdul Qayoom.

The Deputy Commissioner commended the house owners for effectively utilizing government support and expressed satisfaction over the scheme's impact on the ground level. He underscored the administration's commitment to accelerate the completion of pending houses to meet the objectives of the PMAY-Urban initiative.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner chaired a meeting of the officials from the Municipal Council Poonch and Municipal Committee Surankote, where he scrutinized the overall progress of the PMAY-Urban scheme. He emphasized the urgency of completing under construction housing projects and urged the municipal authorities to expedite construction while maintaining quality standards.

The Deputy Commissioner also instructed officials to address any issues faced by beneficiaries, including delays in fund disbursement and revenue related documentation. The meeting was attended by ACD, Shafiq Mir, CEO Municipality, Yaqoob Choudhary, Accounts Officer MC and others concerned.

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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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