SUNDERBANI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma, along with Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Sikarwar, today visited Sunderbani to take stock of the restoration of essential services, road connectivity and the functioning of the Sub-District Hospital post heavy rainfall in the region.

During the visit, the DC reviewed the condition of the National Highway and other key infrastructure in the area. He also inspected the Sub-District Hospital Sunderbani to ensure that healthcare services are functioning smoothly and directed the concerned authorities to address any issues promptly.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner chaired a meeting of local government functionaries, where he instructed officers and field staff to perform their assigned duties with utmost sincerity. He further directed them to submit detailed reports on damages caused by the recent rains so that timely restoration measures can be taken.

The Deputy Commissioner informed that electricity supply has been fully restored across Rajouri district and assured that the administration is working on priority to ensure uninterrupted services and road connectivity for the public. ADC Nowshera, Pritam Lal Thapa, along with other district and sectoral officers, accompanied the Deputy Commissioner and SSP during the visit.

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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