SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today conducted an extensive tour of various villages of the district which reported damage to fruit orchards particularly, apple, cherry and pears. DC visited Ganowpora, Manloo, Mujpathri, Watho, Shirmal, Poterwal and other adjacent hailstorm hit villages, interacted with affected farmers and locals to take stock of the situation on ground.

During his interaction, DC assured farmers of the district administration’s full support and emphasized that every effort would be made to ensure timely relief and compensation. He instructed the field officers to finalise immediate damage assessment and submit comprehensive reports detailing loss.

The district administration stands with the affected families in this difficult time. “We are committed to a swift and transparent process of assessment and relief distribution,” DC said. Furthermore, the Horticulture department has been directed to assist farmers in post hail damage control and to provide necessary technical guidance to mitigate further losses. DC was accompanied by ADC, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz; CHO, CAO, Tehsildars and other concerned.

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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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