• Relief provided by senior leaders GM Saroori and Ghulam Haider Sheikh; assurance of all possible support for reconstruction of damaged houses

PADDER (KISHTWAR): In the aftermath of the devastating cloudburst in Chesohti, Padder, the Congress Party today distributed relief material among the affected families. Senior and local leaders assured the victims of full support and assistance in their rehabilitation.

A high-level delegation of the Congress Party today visited Chesohti village in Padder block and distributed relief among the families affected by the recent cloudburst. The delegation included Irshad Ahmed Sheikh, Pyaray Lal Shan, Anas Munshi, Ravi Kumar, Noor Hussain, along with local leadership from Padder block.

The relief material was provided by senior Jammu and Kashmir Congress leaders G. M. Saroori and Ghulam Haider Sheikh, which was formally handed over to the victims during the visit. On the occasion, Congress leaders expressed deep sympathy with the affected families and reiterated that the party stands firmly with the people during these difficult times.

The delegation assured the victims that Congress will extend every possible help in the reconstruction of their damaged houses and in the restoration of essential infrastructure. They also urged both the central and state governments to ensure immediate compensation and rehabilitation measures so that the victims can return to normal life at the earliest. The affected residents welcomed the initiative of the Congress leadership and expressed gratitude, hoping for continued support in the days ahead.

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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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