• Relief material distributed among families affected by floods, heavy rains and landslides

POONCH: The District administration Poonch has expressed its deep gratitude to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), Jammu, for extending generous and timely relief support to families affected by the recent floods, heavy rainfall and landslides in the district.

The district administration received a substantial consignment of essential relief material from the Shrine Board to support affected households during the ongoing rehabilitation process. The relief material included ration kits, kitchen utensil sets, family tents/tarpaulins, emergency lights, first-aid kits and other daily use items.

The aid to flood affected families in form of relief material provided by the Shrine Board was immediately distributed to the affected families through a dedicated team of officials in Surankote, Mandi, Mendhar and other affected areas.

Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma highlighted such impactful support and assistance during the floods and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.

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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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