JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today informed the House that Rs. 18 crore DPR has been prepared for protection works on Behani Khad, Sewa river and other local Nallahs in Basholi area of Kathua district. The Deputy Chief Minister said this while replying to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Legislator Darshan Kumar in the Legislative Assembly today on behalf of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah.

The Deputy Chief Minister said that 22 families in the villages Jankher (Mora Kund) and Draman (Mora Tikri) falling under Tehsil Basohli, were affected by  landslides and heavy rains and temporarily shifted to safer locations by the district administration Kathua. He added that relief under SDRF norms, along with essential relief material including tents/tarpaulins, blankets and ration kits was also provided to them.

He also informed that some affected families have applied for allotment of land and their cases are presently under consideration as per the norms. The Deputy Chief Minister further said that the IFC department is primarily dealing with the works related to flood protection and anti-erosion measures pertaining to River/Nallah/Khads. He said that DPR for construction of Flood river training protection eorks on Behani Khad, Sewa river and other local Nallahs falling under FCSD Basohli amounting Rs 1800 Lakh under NABARD has been submitted by the IFC Division Kathua to higher authorities.

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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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