POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha in the district. The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Shafket Hussain Bhat; Additional Deputy Commissioner Tahir Mustafa Malik; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Muhammad Sayeed; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Shakeel Ahmed; Chief Medical Officer, Chief Agriculture & Horticulture Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Executive Engineer JPDCL, Tehsildar Haveli, Assistant Director Food Safety, Assistant Controller Legal Metrology, Incharge Fire & Emergency Services, religious heads and prominent citizens.

At the outset, the religious leaders and prominent citizens projected various issues and suggestions regarding the Eid arrangements. They demanded uninterrupted power and water supply, notification of rates, sanitation, traffic management, medical facilities, cleanliness, fire and emergency services and other arrangements for the smooth celebration of Eid-ul-Azha.

The Deputy Commissioner briefed the participants about the arrangements being put in place by the district administration for the smooth conduct of the festival. He assured that all necessary arrangements related to uninterrupted power and water supply, sanitation, traffic regulation, medical facilities, cleanliness, fire and emergency services and establishment of sale points would be ensured well in advance.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the Tehsildar and concerned teams to intensify market checking drives and ensure strict action against overcharging and black marketing of essential commodities. Senior Superintendent of Police Shafket Hussain Bhat informed the meeting that elaborate security arrangements would be made across the district to maintain a peaceful and secure atmosphere during the festivities. The Deputy Commissioner urged all departments to work in close coordination to ensure smooth, peaceful and hassle-free celebration of Eid-ul-Azha across the district.

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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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