JAMMU: Dr. Manohar Lal Sharma, Former Minister, has expressed deep concern over the current situation arising due to heavy rain, floods, flash floods, and landslides in Jammu province. He has urged the State, LG Administration, and Central Government to take immediate steps on a war footing level to restore roads, power supply, and water supply in all affected areas.

Dr. Sharma has demanded that the government restore national highways, state highways, and rural link roads. Provide safe shelter and shift affected families to safe locations. Arrange adequate compensation, relief, food, and daily consumable items for affected families. Deploy a dedicated expert team to assess losses of affected families. Identify land and allot it to houseless and landless affected families.Dr. Sharma has demanded a special package for flood-affected areas of Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur, Reasi, Ramban, Doda, and Kishtwar districts in Jammu province.

Dr. Sharma has expressed deep anguish against the BJP government at the Centre for not taking keen interest in visiting flood-affected areas and providing assistance to Jammu province. He has criticized the government for leaving the people of Jammu province at the mercy of God.Dr. Sharma has demanded Rs. 20 lakh compensation to victims of each family.Rs. 10-20 lakh compensation for houses completely damaged. Compensation for losses of properties as per assessment made by authorities. Dr. Sharma has emphasized the need for complete rehabilitation of affected families, including compensation for losses of properties and land due to landslides and flash floods.

Dr. Sharma has stressed that this is a wake-up call for all of us, as well as the government, to prepare ourselves to meet out these natural challenges. He has emphasized that this is not a one-time issue, but a permanent feature that requires sustained. The government must take immediate action to provide relief and support to those affected by the floods. The government must prioritize the needs of the affected families and take concrete steps to prevent future disasters.

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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