• Assess damages, provide immediate relief and financial assistance to affected families

KULGAM: Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Devsar,  Peerzada Feroze Ahamad and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam today visited the  flash flood-affected areas of Dardgund, Bangdaar and adjoining localities of Tehsil Devsar to take stock of the situation arising out of the sudden cloudburst that hit the area yesterday.

During the visit, the duo interacted with the affected families and undertook an on-the-spot assessment of the damage caused to residential structures, agricultural land, orchards and public infrastructure due to the flash floods triggered by the cloudburst.

They were accompanied by Tehsildar Devsar, Block Development Officer (BDO) and officers of various line departments, who briefed them on the extent of damage and the immediate relief and restoration measures being undertaken in the affected areas.

As part of immediate relief measures, cash compensation and food kits were distributed among the affected families on the spot.The DC also directed the concerned line departments to carry out immediate restoration of damaged infrastructure, including roads, water and power supply, and to remain on alert in view of the prevailing weather conditions. The MLA assured the affected people of all possible support from the administration and appealed to the residents of vulnerable areas to remain cautious.

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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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