KUPWARA: Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, today visited the fire victims of Behremdari Batpora in Hyhama block of Kupwara. He expressed sorrow over the unfortunate fire incident that damaged several houses. The Advisor was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan. During the visit, the Advisor shared sympathy with the fire affected families and assured every possible support from the administration.

The Advisor provided Rs.1 lakh to each family whose houses got damaged in the blaze and Rs.40 thousand for each damaged shop under Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. He also announced Rs.1.25 lakh under Disaster Management to each of the affected families. Besides, Rs.1.67 lakh to each family will be sanctioned under PMAY to these families and Rs.1.25 lakh to each household for construction of cow shed under MGNREGA.

Earlier on his arrival, the Advisor convened a meeting of officers at Dak Banglow Kupwara and received detailed feedback regarding the developmental scenario of district Kupwara. DC Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, ADC Kupwara, Mohammad Rouf Rehmam and other concerned were present in the meeting.

The DC briefed the Advisor about the developmental profile including the current scenario of power, water supply, Health, Tourism, Urban Development, Sports development and Firewood position in the district.

Meanwhile, the Advisor also chaired a public darbar at Dak Banglow Kupwara in which various developmental issues were put forth by the people. He assured for time bound redressal of the same.

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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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