UDHAMPUR: To review the ongoing relief, rescue, rehabilitation, damage assessment and disbursement of ex-gratia to rain affected people, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai today convened a meeting of officers from line departments here in the Conference Hall, DC Office Complex, Udhampur.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Rajinder Singh; Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh;  Registrar Dr. Gurvinder Jeet Singh; PO Poshan Subash Dogra; Additional SP Sandeep Bhat, Assistant Commissioner Development Om Parkash, besides other officers of line departments.

The DC took a detailed Sub-Division-wise review of damages to private as well as government property categorized as fully, partially and severely affected and directed the officers to submit reports on a daily basis. She emphasized expediting the preparation of damage assessment files and instructed the concerned departments to prioritize the assessment of losses to private property.

The DC also sought comprehensive feedback from the concerned officers on the extent of damages, rescue operations, relief distribution, rehabilitation measures, restoration of essential services and losses to infrastructure.

She stressed the timely submission of detailed reports to ensure that necessary relief and restoration measures are initiated without delay. The DC directed all departments to work in close coordination to ensure prompt restoration of essential services in the affected areas.

The DC instructed officers to mobilize men and machinery at full scale for the early restoration of drinking water supply, power supply, road connectivity and other essential services, thereby minimizing the hardships faced by the affected population.

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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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