POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal today convened a meeting to review the arrangements for Gurpurab (Prakash Diwas of Guru Nanak Dev Ji) being observed on 15 November, 2024. The meeting was attended by SSP, ADC, ACR, CMO, XEN JPDCL, Tehsildar, ARTO, AD FCS&CA  DIO, BDO, Incharge Fire and Emergency,  members of civil society, prominent citizens and religious heads.

In the meeting, religious heads and prominent citizens raised various issues related to the arrangement of Gurpurab. They requested the administration to ensure drinking water, power supply, sanitation, security arrangement, Medical facilities etc during the celebration. The DC directed the Executive Engineers from Jal Shakti and Power Development Departments to ensure uninterrupted Water and power supply to all Gurudwaras on the Parkash Diwas.

The DC also directed the Municipal authorities to maintain cleanliness in and around the main Gurdwaras. He further directed them to carry out the necessary repairs of the street lights. The meeting was informed that comprehensive security and traffic plans have been formulated for hassle-free movement and smooth celebrations of Guru Purab. The DC further directed the Chief Medical Officer to provide Medicare facility and Ambulance at the venue.

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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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