KISHTWAR: In a considerate gesture to ease the hardship of grieving families, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today disbursed Rs. 5 lakh under the J&K Road Accident Victim Fund (JKRAVF) as compensation in favor of the Next of  Kin (NoK) of accident victims.

An amount of Rs 1 lakh each was disbursed to the legal heirs of five deceased victims of the road accidents. The same were recommended by the Office of the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO). The government initiative aims to extend support to those affected by such tragic incidents and underscores its ongoing commitment to assist bereaved families.

The families who received compensation included Shivani Devi D/o Lt. Bansi Lal R/o Bhagna Gujjar Basti Nagseni, Nowsheena Begum W/o Lt. Masood Ahmed R/o Palmar, Dolat Ram S/o Prem Nath R/o Tagood, Anju Bala W/o Lt. Jarman Singh R/o vill Neera Rahalthal Kishtwar and Kajal Devi W/o Suman Kumar R/o Bhatna Nagar Dharbadan Thakrie.

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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