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  • Seeks relocation of affected families to a nearby place 

JAMMU: Senior leader of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, today visited Panchayat Bali in Udhampur, where over 50 houses have been completely destroyed and many others partially damaged due to a massive landslide.

Gupta, who led a party delegation to the affected area, expressed deep concern over the devastation. He interacted with the affected families and conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the situation. The land in the area has become dangerously unstable, rendering it unfit for reconstruction or habitation.

Calling the situation "precarious and heartbreaking," Mr Gupta along with delegation met with Divisional Commissioner Jammu and other district administration who were present at the destructive site on to assess the situation on spot, Mr Gupta urged them to immediately relocate the affected families to a nearby stable location who was also on the spot assessing the prevailing situation, requested him. He proposed the use of makeshift tents or temporary shelters until a long-term rehabilitation and resettlement plan is finalized. Emphasizing the economic vulnerability of the victims, Gupta appealed for urgent governmental support in building new homes for those displaced. Divisional Commissioner Jammu and District administration assured the delegation that they will extend all possible support to the affected families.

The delegation also visited other affected areas including Tikri, where similar damage has been reported. The team took note of the damage to the National Highway, which has further complicated relief efforts. While appreciating the efforts of the district administration in reaching out to the affected families with food and essential supplies, Gupta stressed the need to intensify relief operations and ensure that the basic needs of all affected households are met until they are fully rehabilitated.

The National Conference delegation included Senior Leader Sunil Verma District President Udhampur Urban, Ram Parshotam District President Udhampur Rural, Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Sardar  Tejendar Pal  Singh Pal Aman Provincial President Jammu YNC,  Vikram Puri Chairman Trade and Industry, Rakesh Singh Raka vice President Central Zone,  Akash Verma. Additional Spokesperson and Manmohan Verma, Gurmet Singh, Amarnath District President SC Cell, Om Parkash Block President Udhampur Urban, Om Parkash Block President Udhampur Rural, Rahil Aslam District President YNC Udhampur Urban, Mi Qasim District Vice President Udhampur ,Govind Chalotra, Neeraj Bhagat, Rakshak Gandotra, Amit Malhotra and others. The National Conference reaffirms its commitment to stand by the affected families and ensure their voices are heard at all appropriate forums.

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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