POONCH: Deputy Commissioner, Poonch today convened a meeting to review the progress of work on the National Highway-144A and address the bottlenecks being faced in the ongoing construction.

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

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress of the ongoing works and took stock of the issues and impediments affecting the timely execution of the project.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the executing agency to expedite the pace of work and ensure completion of all pending construction activities in a time-bound manner. Stressing the importance of NH-144A as a vital road connectivity project, he directed all concerned departments and agencies to maintain close coordination for the timely resolution of issues.

The concerned Tehsildars were specifically directed to take necessary and prompt action for clearing all hindrances relating to their respective jurisdictions.  The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that all stakeholders must work in close coordination to remove bottlenecks and facilitate the early completion of the prestigious road project in the larger public interest.

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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.

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