RAMBAN: Terming death of three persons in a cloud burst in Ramban district as unfortunate, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary said that the government shares the grief of bereaved families and would provide them all possible support. The Deputy Chief Minister said this during his visit to cloud burst affected areas in Ramban due to which vehicular movement on National Highway has been stopped.

Reaffirming government’s seriousness towards providing relief to affected families, he took detailed assessment of the affected areas and interacted with locals. The Deputy Chief Minister said that massive landslides triggered by continuous rainfall has severely impacted a section of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district, bringing traffic to a complete standstill.

He directed authorities to indulge in restoration and relief works to expedite their efforts and work round the clock to clear the debris and restore connectivity. He said that Jammu Kashmir highway is the main source of connectivity and concerned agencies should are working hard to restore the connectivity. Meanwhile, the Deputy Chief Minister also advised the travellers to avoid unnecessary movement and stay updated through official channels about the weather forecast and highway updates.

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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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