KISHTWAR: Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Paddar Dr. Amit Kumar leading a revenue team on Monday visited remote villages of Kohal and Chadas (Matti) to assess the damage caused by recent flash floods and landslides. The local Lambardar also accompanied the team during the inspection.

To speed up the process, the revenue team has been divided into smaller groups. Tehsildar Vijay Gupta visited Laie and adjoining villages, while Naib Tehsildar covered the Sohal and Tiyari areas.  A team led by local  Girdawar has been tasked with the assessment of damages in Karthie and Sazar villages.

The administration has already initiated relief measures for the affected families and assured a fair and transparent evaluation of losses. Earlier, SDM Paddar had also visited Affani, Jar and Tatapani areas with revenue officials to review the situation. Meanwhile, electricity has been restored in four feeders of the sub-division, while water supply has also been temporarily restored in the majority of the areas.

The Paddar–Kishtwar road, which was blocked at Kadhail and Trinallah has been reopened for traffic this afternoon. In an official statement, SDM Paddar urged residents living in vulnerable locations to remain cautious and, if required, shift to safer places as a precaution against further landslides and flash floods. He assured that timely relief distribution will be carried out as per government guidelines.

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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