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JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited Shiv Market near Jammu Railway Station to take stock of the situation following the recent fire incidents in which several shops were gutted, causing extensive damage to property and affecting the livelihood of shopkeepers.

During the visit and inspection, the Chief Minister took an assessment of the losses suffered by the affected shopkeepers and interacted with them to understand their concerns and difficulties. He expressed concern over the damage caused by the fire and the hardships faced by the traders.

President Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jammu, Arun Gupta, briefed the Chief Minister about the extent of losses suffered by the traders due to the fire incidents. He apprised the Chief Minister of the damage caused to shops, goods and other business assets, besides highlighting the concerns of the affected shopkeepers.

The Chief Minister gave a patient hearing to the affected shopkeepers and assured them that the Government would extend all possible assistance to the affected shopkeepers to help them overcome the difficulties arising from the fire incidents.

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Minister for Disaster, Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction Ali Mohammad Sagar, Commissioner Secretary DMRRR M. Raju, and other senior officers accompanied the Chief Minister during the visit.

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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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