POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting to review the availability and stock position of essential commodities across the district. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Tahir Mustafa Malik, District Statistics and Evaluation Officer Javid Ahmed, Assistant Commissioner  Food Safety,  Tariq Mehmood, Accounts Officer Akshay Sharma, Assistant Controller Legal Metrology besides LPG Distributors and other concerned officers.

The Assistant Director FCS&CA Adil Shabir briefed the Deputy Commissioner on the current stock status of key commodities including LPG, petrol and diesel. He informed that sufficient stocks are available in the district and urged the public not to panic.

After a detailed review, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential commodities for the general public. He directed all concerned departments to maintain close coordination with supply agencies to avoid any disruption. The Deputy Commissioner also constituted a District Level Committee and instructed officials to conduct regular monitoring and inspections to prevent hoarding and black marketing of LPG and other essential items.

The Deputy Commissioner also constituted a District Control Room for centralized monitoring, collection and compilation of reports related to essential commodities. The DC further stressed the importance of an efficient distribution mechanism and directed officers to remain vigilant to ensure smooth and transparent supply across the district.

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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