UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai today conducted an extensive tour of the remote Pathi Meer and Panchari areas to assess the damage caused by the recent floods and to interact with the affected families.

During the visit, the DC met flood-affected families at Pathi and listened to their issues and demands. The locals demanded immediate   restoration of water supply, repair of damaged link roads, including Mansar Kanthgali and Gandala Tirchi roads. They further demanded advance stocking of ration, improvement of mobile network connectivity, power supply to Ladha Tower, JK Bank branch and Sub-Centre at Kainthgali.

After patiently listening to the grievances, the DC directed the concerned officers to provide temporary sheds to families whose houses were completely damaged. She further instructed the concerned departments to expedite the disbursement of relief and ensure prompt resolution of public issues on a priority basis. She also inspected the damaged roads, government buildings and other public properties in Panchari area. During the tour, relief material was also distributed among the affected families at Pathi and en-route.  

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
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.

— Team JK Monitor

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