BANDIPORA: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Bandipora, Mohammad Ashraf Bhatt on Thursday chaired a meeting of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Committee to discuss the verification process for structural damage cases in the district. During the meeting, out of 09 cases, 06 relief cases from various areas of Bandipora were evaluated and forwarded to the Relief Section for payment disbursement according to government guidelines, whereas 02 cases were rejected and one case was forwarded for reverification.

During the meeting, the ADDC proposed conducting a joint inspection to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of the matters at hand. Additionally, all cases were thoroughly reviewed and presented before the committee for informed discussion and decision-making. Speaking on the occasion, the ADDC urged the tehsildars of Sub-Division Gurez to submit their jurisdictional damage case files through the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Gurez, promoting more efficient and coordinated processing of cases.

On the occasion, Additional Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Zaffar Husson Shawl stressed the need to streamline and accelerate the process of addressing damage cases, ensuring that relief is promptly delivered to affected individuals. He urged the committee to adopt simplified procedures for file submissions to avoid unnecessary delays and alleviate hardships for the public. The meeting was attended by District Treasury Officer Bandipora, District Sheep Husbandry Officer Bandipora,  Tehsildar Bandipora, and representatives from other concerned departments.

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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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