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POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of projects being executed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR), officers from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and other concerned district officers.

The Deputy Commissioner conducted a detailed review of the ongoing works and discussed the bottlenecks affecting the condition of the National Highway. He observed that certain road stretches are in very poor condition. He directed the BRO authorities to take immediate corrective measures. The DC directed BRO to restore all damaged stretches, attend to landslide-prone locations and repair potholes without delay for safe and hassle-free movement of vehicles.

Special emphasis was laid on improving the Potha Bypass Road in view of the ongoing Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra. He directed BRO to ensure that the Sani Bridge and its approach roads are maintained well for the convenience of pilgrims and the general public.

The BRO officers briefed the meeting on the progress of ongoing works and assured that all priority directions issued by the District Administration would be implemented on an urgent basis.

The Deputy Commissioner called upon the concerned departments to maintain close coordination with the BRO for the timely completion of works. He emphasized that uninterrupted road connectivity is essential for public safety, development, and the successful conduct of the Yatra. The meeting concluded with a commitment from all stakeholders to work in close coordination to ensure better road infrastructure and safe travel across the district.

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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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