POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, today conducted a comprehensive visit to multiple sites across the district to inspect the current status of landslide-prone and flood-affected areas, as well as to assess the status of essential services. The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Chief Medical Officer, Tehsildar Haveli, Tehsildar Mandi, Xen irrigation Flood Control besides other concerned officers.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the health care services at Primary Health Centre (PHC) Chandak and the Health Centre at Chaktroo. He reviewed the healthcare arrangements, including patient care services and the status of ongoing vaccination drives, ensuring readiness in the wake of prevailing weather-related challenges.

To conduct detailed inspection of vulnerable riverbed zones, the Deputy Commissioner visited Drungali, Dingla, and adjoining areas. He assessed the flood situation and flow levels of water bodies, issuing strict instructions to the concerned Executive Engineer to maintain active monitoring of these areas. He also urged the public to refrain from venturing into riverbeds and other landslide-prone zones for their safety.

Further, the Deputy Commissioner visited the Revenue Complex and the Power Station in Chandak, where he evaluated the stock position, infrastructure condition, and availability of lighting and other utilities.

Emphasizing preparedness, he directed all concerned departments to ensure robust arrangements, particularly in the areas of healthcare, electricity, water supply, and emergency response, during this period of heightened vulnerability due to inclement weather.

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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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