POONCH: District Development Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today conducted a public outreach programme at Loran Sultan Pathri, interacting with local residents, Panchayat representatives and public delegations to take stock of developmental issues and public concerns.

Participants highlighted issues related to development, civic amenities, infrastructure, education, road connectivity, public services and other local needs. The DDC heard the grievances and assured the public that all genuine issues would be taken up with the departments concerned for timely redressal as per government norms. Former DDC Member Riaz Naaz also interacted with the public and highlighted developmental priorities of the area.

The Chief Horticulture Officer delivered an awareness lecture on government schemes implemented by the Horticulture Department, encouraging farmers and unemployed youth to avail themselves of these initiatives for sustainable livelihood and income generation. The DDC also highlighted the benefits of various Agriculture and Horticulture Department schemes and announced that a special awareness camp would soon be organised in the area.

Among those present were Assistant Commissioner Development Shakeel Ahmed Malik, Deputy Director Employment Abdul Majid, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer and Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Block Development Officer Loran Asaf Ali, Executive Engineers Jal Shakti and PWD (R&B), Tehsildar Mandi Ashfaq Hussain and Assistant Director FCS&CA, besides other district and sectoral officers.

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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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