BANDIPORA: District administration Bandipora has initiated immediate relief measures to assist the victims of the recent fire incident in Tulail area of Gurez subdivision. As a first step, a Red Cross relief cheque of Rs. 1 lakh has been issued. Additionally, two vehicles carrying SDRF relief material have been dispatched to Tulail for the affected families.

As per preliminary assessment, 14 houses and 7 cow sheds have been damaged while some other houses may have sustained partial damage. A detailed inquiry is currently underway, and cases were processed on priority today itself to ensure timely assistance.

Meanwhile, Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR), Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Gurez, and the concerned Tehsildar have been stationed on the spot to supervise the relief and rehabilitation efforts.

District administration has reiterated that any support or compensation admissible under SDRF norms shall be provided to the affected families at the earliest, ensuring that immediate needs of the victims are addressed without delay.

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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