POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of DC Office to review the bottlenecks and issues affecting the construction of Akhnoor–Poonch National Highway-144A.

The meeting was attended by Collector Land Acquisition Defence, Rajouri/Poonch; Assistant Commissioner Revenue; Sub-Divisional Magistrates of Surankote and Mendhar; Officer Commanding 79 RCC GREF; Officer Commanding 58 RCC GREF; Tehsildars of Haveli, Surankote and Mendhar, besides other concerned officers.

The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the issues related to land acquisition, revenue matters and other field-level hindrances. He directed the concerned officers and agencies to work in close coordination and take time-bound measures for removal of the identified bottlenecks to facilitate smooth progress of work on the Akhnoor–Poonch National Highway smoothly.

The concerned GREF authorities and executing agencies were also asked to maintain close coordination with the district administration and promptly bring any unresolved issue to its notice for necessary intervention.

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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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