RAMBAN: Continuing his on-ground outreach to ensure speedy restoration and public relief post heavy rains, flash floods and landslides, Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, along with Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak, today visited all three blocks of Sub Division Gool to monitor ongoing restoration works on roads and other damaged infrastructure.

SDM Gool Imtiyaz, Tehsildar, Executive Engineers, and other concerned officers also accompanied the DC. The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the extent of damages to roads and other infrastructure in the area and inspected several affected locations including Gundi Dharam, Sangaldan, Moila, Dachan, Dedha, Gool and adjoining villages, as well as various link roads to evaluate damages and losses.

Interacting with the affected families accommodated at the lodgement centre, he assured them of all possible assistance from the District Administration, including relief under SDRF norms. Ration kits, tents, and other essential supplies have already been provided to meet the immediate needs of the affected families.

The DC also inspected the Dharam Chatti road, assessed the condition of damaged houses, and directed the concerned departments to carry out necessary protection works and ensure proper drainage.  He also instructed officials to ensure immediate restoration of damaged roads to facilitate smooth connectivity and accessibility for the local population across the district.

The Deputy Commissioner further reviewed the restoration of essential services including roads, electricity and water supply. On-the-spot directions were issued to the concerned departments to expedite the restoration of essential supplies in remaining areas and submit the relief cases of effected families on priority basis. Later, Chairperson District Development Council (DDC) Dr. Shamshad Shan, also joined the Deputy Commissioner during the damage assessment, relief distribution and restoration works.

The Deputy Commissioner also inspected the Gool–Sangaldan road and directed the BRO to accelerate restoration work while strictly adhering to engineering standards to ensure long-term durability and safety. The Deputy Commissioner also interacted with local residents, listened to their grievances and passed directions to concerned departments to resolve the all genuine issue as early as possible.

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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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