JAMMU: In view of the prevailing weather conditions and the emerging flood situation in Kashmir, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high level meeting to review and sensitize the divisional and district administrations about the preparedness and response measures.

The meeting was attended by Administrative Secretaries of Jal Shakti, Power Development, Home/DMRRR, Health & Medical Education, Housing & Urban Development, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, besides Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, IGP Kashmir and all the Deputy Commissioners and SSPs of Kashmir Division, and Commissioner SMC, among others.

During the meeting, the Chief Secretary took a detailed review of the availability and functioning of essential services, including health, power, and telecom, across the Valley. He stressed that uninterrupted supply of essential commodities such as food grains, LPG, fuel, and petroleum products must be ensured for the public.

Emphasizing the importance of preventive action, the Chief Secretary directed all Deputy Commissioners to identify vulnerable areas and initiate precautionary evacuation where required.

He also instructed them to earmark and prepare adequate relief shelters for accommodating evacuees, ensuring that all necessary arrangements are put in place in advance.

The Chief Secretary underscored the need for the administration to remain in close contact with the public and extend timely assistance. He directed that emergency helpline numbers, including those of the Emergency Operation Centre, be widely publicized so that people can reach out to authorities without delay in case of any exigency.

He further asked the district administrations to issue advisories in accordance with local requirements and ground realities, urging them to maintain strong presence on the ground to take immediate mitigation measures in this crucial hour.

Reiterating the government’s commitment to safeguarding the lives and well-being of citizens, the Chief Secretary called upon all concerned departments and officials to work in close coordination and respond proactively to the evolving situation.

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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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