Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!đ Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: Rajya Sabha MP and senior BJP leader Gulam Ali Khatana on Sunday expressed deep concern over the havoc caused by incessant rains in Jammu and Kashmir, which have damaged vital infrastructure, flooded residential areas, and disrupted daily life across several districts.
Referring to the collapse of a key bridge on the JammuâPathankot national highway in Kathua, Khatana said the incident highlights the scale of the crisis. âThe destruction of bridges, flooding of homes, and landslides cutting off key roads are extremely worrying developments. Urgent measures are needed to restore connectivity and protect vulnerable families,â he said.
The downpour has been historic â Jammu recorded 190.4 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, the second-highest August rainfall in nearly a century. Low-lying areas in Janipur, Roop Nagar, Talab Tilloo, Jewel Chowk and Sanjay Nagar were inundated, with boundary walls collapsing and vehicles swept away. Udhampur (144.2 mm), Katra (115 mm), Samba (109 mm) and Kathua (90.2 mm) also reported heavy rainfall.
Khatana urged the administration to intensify relief operations and ensure that people living near the Ujh, Ravi, Chenab and Tawi rivers are given timely assistance. âAuthorities must stay on highest alert, and citizens must strictly follow safety advisories. This is not the time for risk-taking; lives must be prioritised,â he stressed. With the weather office warning of more rain until August 27, the MP also called for long-term resilience planning, including stronger flood-control systems and durable infrastructure in the Himalayan region.
In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
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When he appointed me Editor-in-Chief of JK Monitor, he never treated me as an employee, but as a younger brother, offering warmth, trust, respect and invaluable guidance. I will always be grateful for his faith in me, his encouragement and the lessons he shared.
Dr. Ranjan was a rare and noble soulâhumble, compassionate, intellectually brilliant and always willing to help others. A visionary thinker, he believed in using knowledge and abilities to make a meaningful difference. His influence lives on through the people he guided, the work he inspired and the countless lives he touched.
For me, he will always be the elder brother who believed in me and guided me with affection. I will cherish his kindness and lessons forever. May his soul rest in eternal peace. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
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