RAMBAN: To express grief and sympathy with the families of three deceased individuals—including an elderly person and two children—and to assess losses and ongoing restoration efforts, Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary today visited the Bagna area and adjoining villages affected by recent flash floods and a cloudburst in the district.

Accompanied by ACR Ramban Showkat Hayat Mattoo, CMO, CHO, CAO, CAHO, DSHO, ACD, XEN PMGSY, XEN JPDCL, XEN Jal Shakti, Tehsildar, BDO, and other senior officers, the DC visited several affected areas, including Teli Majar, Silla, Bagna, Bhathi, Meyan, Thaliwas, Patbass, and nearby localities. He interacted extensively with residents to gather ground feedback on damages and their immediate needs.

Covering nearly 15 km on foot, the DC conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased children, Saqib Ahmed and Aqib Ahmed (sons of Mohd Haneef), and an elderly individual, Mani Ram, assuring them of full support from the District Administration. He emphasized that the administration stands firmly with the affected families during this difficult time.

The DC observed significant damages to fruit-bearing plants, crops, livestock, and infrastructure, particularly roads. He directed officers of concerned departments to prioritize restoring road connectivity to resume vehicular movement at the earliest. He also instructed officials to ensure safe, temporary arrangements for children to cross affected nallahs to prevent disruption of their education.

To strengthen on-ground monitoring and public service delivery, the DC announced that a Naib Tehsildar has been stationed in the area, along with a District-Level Officer assigned to each affected Panchayat. These officers will stay on-site to continuously assess damages, engage with local residents, and coordinate immediate relief measures.

Furthermore, the DC instructed all departments to submit assessment reports for compensation related to agricultural, horticultural, livestock, and infrastructure losses. He also directed the Chief Medical Officer to conduct comprehensive health check-ups of all affected families to prevent health risks.

Highlighting a humane and proactive approach, DC Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary reiterated the administration’s commitment to providing timely relief and rehabilitation to the victims. He assured that necessary approvals for infrastructure restoration, including road and power repairs, would be expedited. He also informed that he would soon visit the remaining affected areas to personally review the situation and address public grievances.

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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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