KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan Wednesday visited the fire victims at Behramdari Batpora in Hyhama block to assess the situation arising due to a fire incident that happened yesterday night. A fire incident had happened last night at Behramdari Batpora village in Block Hyhama which engulfed 7 houses and damaged them.

During her visit, the DC expressed sorrow over the unfortunate incident and shared sympathies with the affected families of the fire incident. She directed the Tehsildar Kupwara for proper assessment of the losses caused to the fire affected families so that they can be provided compensation.

Meanwhile, the fire affected families have been evacuated and shifted to the Panchayat Ghar for their safety. On the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, the officials from District Red Cross Kupwara have distributed immediate relief items among the fire victims which include Beddings, blankets, food items and Cash of Rs.10000 to each of the affected families.

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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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