PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, today conducted an extensive tour of various flood-prone areas of the district amid incessant rains to assess water flow, review control measures & strengthen preparedness.

DC visited Karanbal Kakapora, Hatiwara, Samboora, and Bujbagh areas of Pampore Tehsil, and Goripora, Sail, and Chersoo areas of Awantipora along with other affected areas and took on-ground stock of the situation.

During the visit, DC issued a series of directions aimed at strengthening preparedness and safeguarding lives and property. He instructed the Flood Control authorities to maintain strict vigil over river embankments, vulnerable spots and irrigation channels. He further directed that field staff and SDRF teams remain stationed round-the-clock at identified critical locations to facilitate a timely response.

Police and Revenue officers were asked to coordinate closely with locals and ensure smooth evacuation wherever required. Besides, the Health department was directed to keep medical teams and ambulances on standby.

DC also stressed the need for stocking essential commodities in vulnerable areas so that public convenience is not hampered. Dr. Qayoom further directed the officers to ensure seamless inter-departmental coordination, timely dissemination of information, and active engagement with local communities.

He also interacted with the residents at various locations, listened to their concerns, and urged them to remain alert, follow advisories, and promptly inform the authorities about any untoward situations.

During the visit, DC was accompanied by the Additional Deputy Commissioners of Pulwama and Awantipora, concerned Executive Engineers of Irrigation & Flood Control; concerned tehsildars; officers from Police, SDRF teams, and other line departments.

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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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