POONCH: In preparation for the upcoming Diwali festival, Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal presided over a meeting in his office chamber to discuss the necessary arrangements. The meeting encompassed a wide range of topics, including the installation of firecracker sale stalls, security measures, traffic regulation, drinking water supply, power supply, sanitation, quality and price monitoring of food items, and the deployment of fire tenders.

Ensuring the well-being and convenience of the public, the Public Health Engineering (PHE) and Power Development Department (PDD) were instructed to guarantee an adequate supply of drinking water and uninterrupted power during the festivities. The Executive Officer of the Municipality was entrusted with conducting a comprehensive sanitation drive in the town to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. Likewise, the Chief Medical Officer was directed to make necessary first aid arrangements for any emergency situations that may arise.

The Fire & Emergency department was directed to station standby fire-fighting tenders at the cracker sale venue.  Furthermore, the District and Traffic Police were urged to ensure proper traffic management within the limits of Poonch town throughout the festive period. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of all departments ensuring foolproof arrangements related to their respective responsibilities well in advance.

In order to monitor the rates and quality of products, particularly sweets, eatables, and fruit items during the festive days, the Assistant Director of Food Supply and the Tehsildar Haveli were directed to conduct joint inspections of the market.

Further the arrangements for Mahant Bachiter Singh Ji's Annual Barsi were discussed in a meeting. Mahant Bachiter Singh Ji's Annual Barsi is to be observed on November 3rd at Dera Sant Pura Nangali Sahib Poonch. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Additional SP, ACR as well as prominent citizens and members of Civil society of the town attended the said meeting meeting.

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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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