RAJOURI: Member Legislative Assembly Budhal, Javed Iqbal Choudhary today visited village Panjnara, where several houses were damaged due to land sinking. Acting promptly on receiving information, the District Administration Rajouri evacuated affected families to safer locations, thereby preventing loss of life.

During the visit, the MLA assessed the situation on ground. The Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma deputed officials from the concerned departments to conduct a comprehensive review of the damage and plan remedial measures. The MLA assured the affected families that they would be rehabilitated and full support would be extended by the administration during this difficult time.

The MLA complimented the Deputy Commissioner and his team for prompt response during crises. He said, “From the Budhal episode to Operation Sindoor and now in Panjnara, the administration has always been at the forefront, working tirelessly for the safety and wellbeing of the citizens.”

The visiting team of officers included Additional Deputy Commissioner Koteranka, Dil Mir Choudhary; DSEO, Sandeep Sharma (Nodal Officer for Rehabilitation); Tehsildar Koteranka, Sahil Ali; Dy.SP Sharafat Choudhary; Executive Engineer Flood Control; Divisional Forest Officer; District Mineral Officer; Social Forestry officials; Ashfaq Choudhary, AEE PHE; Naim Naik, Range Officer; along with other field officials from the Revenue, RDD and CAPD departments. The District Administration reaffirmed its commitment to take all necessary steps on priority to ensure relief, rehabilitation and long-term safety of the affected families.

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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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