BUDGAM: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today conducted an extensive tour of Budgam district to assess the post-snowfall situation, including snow clearance operations, restoration of essential services and healthcare facilities.

During the tour, the Deputy Chief Minister reviewed the snow clearance arrangements at the office of the Superintending Engineer, PWD Budgam. He directed the concerned authorities for prompt deployment of men and machinery in the affected areas. He stressed strict rationalisation of snow clearance equipment to ensure timely reopening of roads and restoration of connectivity. He emphasised that all available machinery must be pressed into service to clear main roads as well as interior links to facilitate hassle-free movement of the general public.

The Deputy Chief Minister also reviewed snow clearance operations across Khansahab, Beerwah, Chadoora, Charar-i-Sharief and Budgam areas. Later, he inspected the Aga Syed Yousuf Memorial District Hospital, Budgam and enquired about the availability of healthcare facilities and essential medicines for patients.  He also reviewed restoration of essential services, including water and electricity supply. He directed the concerned departments to restore all affected services on a war footing.

ā€œAll essential services and road connectivity must be restored at the earliest to ensure seamless facilities for the people of Budgam,ā€ said the Deputy Chief Minister. He also inspected the recently damaged bridge at Chadoora and directed the concerned authorities to ensure its early restoration. He further instructed the officers to enforce a strict ban on any kind of mining activity particularly near any vital public projects within Nallah Doodganga in the Chadoora area.

Later in the day, the Deputy Chief Minister visited the shrine of the revered Sufi saint Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani at Charar-i-Sharief, where he paid obeisance. He also interacted with local delegations and the Shrine Intizamia, who apprised him of various issues and demands. He was accompanied by MLA Chadoora, Ali Mohammad Dara and former Minister Aga Syed Mehmood. Chief Engineers of M&HD, PMGSY and PWD, ADC Budgam, SDM Chadoora and other senior officers also accompanied the Deputy Chief Minister.

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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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