KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today said that there is no shortage of fuel and food grains in the district and appealed to the public not to panic.  

Clarifying the stock position, the DC informed that the current LPG stock in the district exceeds 1,000 cylinders, which is sufficient for four to five days. “This stock level is part of the normal routine and aligns with the standard storage capacity maintained across the six LPG agencies operating in the district,” he said.

The DC further stated that LPG distribution is OTP-based, ensuring that no cylinder is issued without proper OTP verification. Additionally, all agencies have been instructed to provide home delivery services to facilitate smooth distribution.

He emphasized that the concerns regarding the exhaustion of LPG cylinders is unfounded. In fact, the current stock position is better than routine supply levels. Regarding commercial cylinders, the DC assured that even in cases of earlier shortages, adequate supply has been ensured to hydroelectric power projects as required.

On fuel availability, the DC confirmed that sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel are available for the next four to five days. “Given the limited number of fuel outlets in the district, such stocking levels are standard practice and do not indicate any disruption in supply,” he informed.

The public is advised not to engage in panic buying or hoarding and to purchase only as per their genuine requirements. Since the distribution system is OTP-based, supplies will continue to be provided smoothly as consumers complete their e-KYC formalities.

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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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