MENDHAR : Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal on Saturday inspected the healthcare facilities and infrastructure at the Sub District Hospital (SDH) Mendhar. During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed achievements under various Health Sector Schemes and assessed the functioning of the health institution. He inspected key sections, including the Emergency Ward, OPD, IPD, Registration Counter, Jan Aushadi Kendra, and the Laboratory section.

DC Kundal engaged with hospital staff to gain firsthand insights into operations and the healthcare services offered to patients. He emphasized the importance of upgrading infrastructure, including improving seating arrangements for patients and their attendants during waiting times, as well as procuring necessary machinery. He requested department heads to submit detailed requirements to address any issues promptly.

Additionally, the Deputy Commissioner interacted with patients to gather feedback on the healthcare services provided. He visited the Jan Aushadi Kendra to assess medicine availability and instructed staff to increase stock levels to ensure optimal patient care. Kundal urged healthcare functionaries to meet patients’ expectations by focusing on quality assurance and providing accessible, affordable healthcare services.

During his visit, the Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by several key officials, including SDM Mendhar, Imran Kataria, CMO Poonch Dr. Parvaiz Ahmed Khan, Tehsildar Mendhar; Rahul Basotra and other 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.

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