KISHTWAR: Senior Congress leader and former minister G. M. Saroori has expressed deep sorrow and concern over the tragic fire incident that occurred at Balana Keshwan area of District Kishtwar, where a residential house belonging to Sajjad Hussain Mir was completely gutted in flames.  Saroori urged the district administration to provide immediate relief and assistance to the affected family and ensure that all possible support, including temporary shelter, ration, and other essential supplies, is extended without delay.

Reiterating his long-standing demand for the establishment of a Fire Brigade Station at Keshwan, Saroori emphasized that timely response mechanisms are crucial to prevent such devastating losses in the future.  Expressing solidarity with the victim’s family, Saroori said, “This unfortunate incident once again highlights the urgent need for better emergency infrastructure in far-flung areas. I stand firmly with the affected family in this difficult time.”

He urged the Chief Minister, Lieutenant Governor’s Administration, and the Fire & Emergency Services Department to immediately sanction and operationalize a Fire Brigade Unit at Keshwan, equipped with trained personnel and modern firefighting vehicles, to safeguard lives and property. Saroori also demanded immediate relief and adequate compensation for the victims whose houses were gutted in the recent fire, calling on the administration to conduct a swift damage assessment and extend assistance under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) norms.

He further stated, “The people of Keshwan and adjoining areas have been demanding this essential facility for years. The government must act without further delay to prevent such tragedies and ensure that no family suffers again due to administrative neglect.”

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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