POONCH:  Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal chaired a meeting here today to assess the functioning of the revenue department in the district. The meeting was attended by ADC Tahir Mustafa Malik, ACR, Qadeer Ul Rehman, SDM Mendhar, Imran Kataria, SDM Surankote, Farooq Khan, all Tehsildars and concerned officers/officials.

The meeting focused on key issues including the status of vacancies, revenue record scanning, and digitization efforts. During the discussions, the Deputy Commissioner addressed several important topics, including the Sanction Strength/Vacancies Position, Khewats, Khatas & Khasras, and the progress of digitization and geo-referencing of revenue records. The status of state land eviction, Kahcharai land, and other revenue-related matters were also reviewed in detail.

To ensure consistent performance and adherence to timelines, the Deputy Commissioner instructed the Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) to conduct regular monitoring of progress at the tehsil level. The meeting primarily emphasized the urgency of verifying and digitizing revenue records. The Deputy Commissioner directed relevant officials to expedite the completion of the remaining land passbook issuance process.

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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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