POONCH: Deputy Commissioner of Poonch Vikas Kundal, convened a meeting of the District Telecom Committee today to evaluate the current state of telecommunication services and address issues related to network connectivity and mobile tower installations in the district.

During the meeting, the SDO of BSNL Poonch provided an overview of the ongoing projects in the area, noting that six mobile tower sites have been successfully completed and are now operational, with additional sites currently under development.

The Deputy Commissioner underscored the urgency of completing the remaining installations by March and directed the SDO to facilitate E-Service at the Tehsil Office Mankote. He emphasized the critical need for tower installations in remote areas to improve connectivity, particularly in regions facing significant network challenges.

The meeting was attended by various officials, including the SSP Poonch, SE PWD(R&B), CMO, Xen JPDCL, DIO NIC, CEO Municipality, SDO BSNL Poonch, and other concerned officers.

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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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