• DC highlights importance of clean water, community engagement

POONCH: In observance of World Water Day, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, conducted an extensive visit to various locations, including the Pump Station Poonch, to underscore the importance of water conservation and management.

During his visit, the Deputy Commissioner pledged to promote water conservation and emphasized the critical role of clean water in ensuring public health and well-being. He closely monitored the operations of the water testing laboratory at the Pump Station and urged the Xen JAL Shakti, Rajiv Ghai, to enhance the overall water management system. The Deputy Commissioner advocated for increased public awareness regarding the laboratory’s facilities and encouraged residents to take advantage of available resources to ensure access to clean water.

Highlighting the significance of World Water Day, the Deputy Commissioner called upon the community to recognize water as a precious resource that must be preserved for future generations. Furthermore, the Deputy Commissioner visited the village Bainch, where he celebrated World Water Day with local residents and led a pledge to conserve water. He actively listened to community concerns regarding water scarcity and directed the Xen JAL Shakti to address these issues promptly, ensuring an uninterrupted water supply to all households. The event was attended by Tehsildar Haveli Azhar Majid, Xen JAL Shakti Rajiv Ghai, BDO Poonch, a team from the JAL Shakti department, along with local residents.

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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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