• Financial assistance of Rs 13.40 lakh, provided to fire affected families

SRINAGAR:- Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today visited the fire victims of Gurpora Rainawari area to express solidarity with the victims of the unfortunate fire incident that damaged several houses on Tuesday evening.

The Deputy Commissioner who was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Syed Ahmad Kataria and other Officers met with the affected families and consoled  in their hour of need.

On the occasion, the DC provided financial assistance of Rs 1.20 lakh to each owner whose residential houses were damaged in the tragic fire incident. A total amount of Rs 13.40 lakh was given to the fire victims, besides tents, blankets, mattresses and daily use utensils.

Pertinent to mention that, on Tuesday evening immediate relief was sanctioned by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar through the team of District Administration provided to the affected families in the form of tents, blankets, mattresses and kitchen sets, besides Rs 20 thousand to each affected families as an interim relief out of the District Red Cross Fund.

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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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