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  • Ensures distribution of ration, medical aid, safe drinking water; restoration of services in flood-affected villages

BUDGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat today visited the Zoonipora breach site and other flood-affected areas to take a first-hand assessment of the situation. He was accompanied by senior district officials, SDM Chadoora, engineers, and field functionaries.

DC carried out an appraisal of damages and interacted with the local population, listening patiently to their concerns. He assured people that the District Administration is standing shoulder to shoulder with them in this hour of crisis and that all possible support will be extended to them. DC informed that relief measures are in full swing in the affected areas.

The ration kits, medical kits, and other essential items are being distributed among affected families, while portable water tankers have been pressed into service to ensure safe drinking water supply, he said. Meanwhile, on-spot testing of water sources is also being conducted for public safety.

Regarding healthcare, DC said that medical teams with mobile ambulances and essential medicines have been deployed in all six flood-affected villages — Rakh Shalina, Shalina, Bagh Shakurshah, Seerbagh, Summerbugh & Zoonipora to provide timely medical care to the people.

Speaking on the restoration of services, the DC said that work on electricity restoration is being carried out on  war footing bases. He added that the local receiving station had been damaged, but necessary repairs are underway and supply will be restored at the earliest.

 DC further assured that work on restoration of the breached bund at Zoonipora will be taken up shortly in consultation with experts to prevent further damage and safeguard adjoining habitations. He directed all line departments to remain on high alert, ensure coordination, and provide immediate relief wherever required. ADC Budgam, SDM chadoora  and other senior district and sectoral officers accompanied him during the visit.

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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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