•  Assures constant administrative support until normalcy restored

REASI: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Nidhi Malik today visited Mahore Subdivision to assess damages caused by land sinking and adverse weather conditions in Sarh and Jamslan villages. During the visit, the DC inspected the landslide-affected stretches of the Arnas–Mahore-Dharmari highway and directed the XENs to ensure round-the-clock deployment of machinery for fast-tracking restoration works.

She also inspected houses and agricultural land affected by heavy rain at Saral village in Dharmari. She instructed revenue officers to submit relief cases to the District Relief Committee at the earliest to ensure timely disbursement of compensation to the affected families.

At Sarh and Jamslan, where several houses were completely damaged due to land sinking, the DC took stock of the situation and informed that all residents have been safely evacuated to relief camps. She personally visited the relief camps, interacted with affected families and reviewed the facilities being provided to them.

The Deputy Commissioner directed SDMs to ensure availability of all basic amenities in the camps, including adequate ration, safe drinking water, and electricity. She assured that additional relief material would be supplied as per requirements and directed the Health Department to conduct regular medical check-ups of all camp residents.

Responding to the demands of locals, DC Nidhi Malik informed that the issue of permanent settlement for the affected families has already been flagged to higher authorities, while the damages in Mahore Subdivision have been apprised to the visiting IMCT Central Team. She also announced that partially damaged houses would be repaired under MGNREGA, while restoration work on the Dewal–Gulabgarh road is in progress.

The DC directed GREF officials to expedite the restoration of the Badora Nallah Bridge, while instructing the XEN Flood Irrigation, Dharmari to formulate a long-term mitigation plan to prevent future flooding.

Appreciating the tireless efforts of officers and staff working in challenging conditions, the DC informed that ration and essential supplies are being continuously distributed across all affected areas. SDM Mahore Shafqat Majeed Bhat, SDM Dharmari Tariq Aziz, XENs of different departments and other concerned officers accompanied the Deputy Commissioner.

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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.

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