JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today informed the House that the government has asked the district administration Anantnag to provide immediate relief to the fire victims of Kadipora, Anantnag, from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund as well as Disaster Management Relief fund.

“On the directions of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, I along with MLAs Peerzada Mohd Sayeed, Abdul Majeed Larmi and Altaf Ahmad Wani visited the site to take on spot assessment of relief measures besides damage caused by the devastating fire incident”,the Minister apprised the House. She said that the government is committed towards long term rehabilitation of the victim families of this devastating fire incident.

The Minister informed that the district administration has been asked to expedite the rehabilitation process and provide immediate relief, including temporary shelter, food supplies and financial aid for urgent help of the victims. She said that the government is committed towards long term rehabilitation of the victim families.

The Minister also informed that the administration has been directed to conduct a thorough assessment of damages and provide swift compensation to the affected households. She said that a meeting was held with the district administration to evaluate the relief efforts and ensure timely aid. She also informed that the timber will also be provided to the affected families on priority basis.

Pertinently, Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, had asked the Minister to brief the house about the ongoing relief efforts in wake of devastating Kadipora fire incident following the yesterday’s visit of the Minister to the site. Earlier, the issue of Kadipora fire incident was raised by Legislator Dr. Bashir Ahmad Veeri in the house.

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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.

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