BUDGAM: In view of breach in the River Jhelum bund near village Zoonipora, Budgam, and following inundation of nearby areas, district administration Budgam apprehends deluge in Seerbagh and Summerbugh villages of Budgam and as such has actively engaged teams for relocating people from these areas to safety. It has further requested people from these areas to move to safer areas till the water level recedes. 

Earlier, in the wee hours flood waters had entered Shalina, Rakh Shalina, and Baghi Shakirshah villages due to this breach in the River Jhelum bund near village Zoonipora. However, residents of these villages were safely evacuated during the night to designated rescue centers and safer locations. Meanwhile, district administration Budgam has activated 06 rescue centers in the affected area, namely GHS Wagoora, GHSS Khandah, Sheikh-ul-Alam HS Wagoora, GHSS BK Pora, Islamic Public HS Kralpora, and Dar-ul-Fatah Dangerpora.

Details of these rescue centers have been shared with the media for public information. ā€œOur entire manpower and machinery is on the ground. Adequate numbers of rescue teams led by SDRF, NDRF, Police, and Revenue officials are stationed at the site and carrying out relief and rescue operations,ā€ said an official. He said citizens are advised to remain cautious and not to panic. All necessary measures are being taken to ensure safety and protection of life and property.

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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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