POONCH: Member Legislative Assembly, Haveli Ajaz Ahmed Jan today chaired a comprehensive review meeting with senior functionaries of key development departments at the District Headquarters. The meeting reviewed the performance of the Rural Development Department, Public Works Department (PWD), Jal Shakti, PMGSY, PDD, Forest, Agriculture and Horticulture departments.

Assistant Commissioner Development Shakeel Ahmed Malik,, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat (ACP) Rakesh Sharma, Executive Engineers, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) and district officers attended the meeting.

During the meeting, the MLA reviewed the progress achieved during the last financial year and commended all departments for their diligent work and timely completion of projects. He asked the departments to work with dedication and utmost zeal. Officers were urged to initiate early planning and tendering processes for the current financial year to ensure timely execution.

The PWD was directed to start the black-topping of Chandak Mandi Road at the earliest. The PWD and Horticulture Department were asked to conduct field visits and expedite the process of granting compensation to farmers for fruit trees lost during road construction. Instructions were issued to the respective departments to accelerate public service delivery.

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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