KUPWARA: The Assistant Director, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Kupwara, has strongly rebutted a news item published in a local English daily on October 26, 2025, titled “Massive misappropriation of food grains unearthed in Kupwara; show-cause notices issued, major transfers follow.”

In this connection, AD FCS&CA Kupwara has clarified that the report referred in the said news item, pertained to a preliminary internal assessment of data discrepancies noticed during routine reconciliation of allocation and receipt records under the Supply Chain Management (SCM) system. The said exercise was part of a regular verification process to strengthen transparency and accountability in stock management.

Subsequent scrutiny and reconciliation of records at Directorate level revealed that the differences were primarily procedural and clerical in nature, and that no misappropriation of foodgrains was found out in District kupwara.  The contents of the news item, therefore, do not reflect the present factual position and appear to have been based on incomplete information. 

He affirmed that the department maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward irregularities and remains fully committed to transparent functioning and uninterrupted supply of ration to all entitled beneficiaries, including those in snowbound and border areas.

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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.

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