POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, chaired a crucial meeting today to assess the progress of various developmental projects being executed by the Border Roads Organization (BRO) in the district. The meeting was attended by key officials, including Collector Land Acquisition for Rajouri-Poonch, Officer Commanding GREF 79 RCC and Tehsildar Surankote.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner received comprehensive updates on the progress, structural assessments and land acquisitions related to National Highway 144-A (Jammu to Poonch) and other road projects in the district. He emphasized the need for expediting the work on NH 144-A highlighting the importance of these projects for enhancing regional connectivity.

The DC urged the executing agencies to accelerate the removal of bottlenecks within the project alignments and to enhance their efforts to ensure the timely completion of all essential infrastructure. He underscored that these initiatives are crucial for the overall development and well-being of the general public.

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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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