POONCH: The district administration Poonch today kick started Swachhta Pakhwada campaign with a range of activities aimed at promoting cleanliness and sanitation across the region starting from 1st August to 15th August. The program began with a Swachhta Pledge ceremony, where the officials and the public took an oath to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in their surroundings.

The program also included a cleanliness drive, and a plantation drive held under the themes "Ek Ped Shaheedon Ke Naam" and "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam". The launch event was presided over by DDC Chairperson, Tazeem Akhter, in the presence of Additional District Development Commissioner Poonch, Sandesh Kumar Sharma along with other senior officials including Assistant Commissioner Development Shafiq Mir and DFO (Territorial) Naveed Iqbal Mirza and others.

While speaking, DDC Chairperson emphasized the importance of maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the district. He urged the public to actively participate in the ongoing Swachhta Pakhwara activities and contribute to making Poonch a cleaner and greener place.

On the occasion, ADDC also delivered an extensive and informative lecture to the gathered audience, raising awareness about the significance of cleanliness and sanitation in the community. The Swachhta Pakhwada campaign in Poonch will continue over the next two weeks, with various awareness programs, community clean-up drives, and other initiatives planned across the district.

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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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