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MENDHAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest Ecology Environment and Tribal Affairs Javed Ahmed Rana today chaired a review meeting at Mendhar with the senior officers of the district administration and the concerned departments to assess the progress of relief, restoration and rehabilitation measures in the flood-affected areas. The officers briefed the Minister on the extent of damage to public infrastructure, restoration of essential services, relief operations and the status of damage assessment.

The Minister directed the officers to expedite restoration works, ensure timely assistance to the affected families and maintain close inter-departmental coordination to facilitate early return to normalcy. Javed Rana directed the district administration to receive and scrutinise all relevant documents submitted by the affected people to ensure that all genuine cases are processed expeditiously for relief, compensation and rehabilitation in accordance with the prescribed norms.

Addressing the affected residents, the Minister appealed to them to extend full cooperation to the administration in accurate assessment process. He assured them that the government would examine every eligible case with sympathy and provide all possible assistance.

The Minister directed the Irrigation and Flood Control Department to take immediate measures for restoration of breaches at various vulnerable points along the Mankote Nallah and other affected locations. He also issued on-the-spot instructions to the department to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for all sites damaged by the floods, covering both the temporary restoration works for immediate relief and permanent measures to strengthen flood protection infrastructure and mitigate future risks.

He further directed the district administration and all line departments to work in close coordination and ensure immediate restoration of all essential services. He instructed the officers to expedite damage assessment and ensure that relief reaches every affected household without any delay.

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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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