• Directs district administration for immediate relief, rehabilitation to victims

JAMMU: Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather has expressed grief over loss of property and damage of houses due to the fire incident that broke out on Wednesday late night in village Doodkhatu of Tehsil Chrar-i- Sharief, district Budgam.

Showing his concern over the unfortunate incident, the Speaker, who is in Lucknow to attend the 86th All India Presiding Officers Conference (AIPOC)-2026, immediately directed the Administration to initiate  necessary steps for the relief and rehabilitation of the victims.

The speaker exhorted that in view of harsh weather conditions, immediate relief in the form of temporary shelter, free rations, utensils, clothing and financial assistance shall be provided to the victims of fire incident to alleviate their sufferings. He also directed the district administration to assess the loss of property occurred due to fire incident at the earliest.

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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