• DC Srinagar highlights role of Red Cross, volunteers in providing humanitarian aid, support during emergencies and everyday life

SRINAGAR: In connection with the celebration of World Red Cross Day-2025, an impressive function was organized by District Red Cross Committee at Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS) Amira Kadal, here today. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, who is also the Chairman District Red Cross Committee was the chief guest on the occasion.

Addressing the function, DC underlined the role of District Red Cross Society in offering help, care, and life-saving services to people in disasters. He also highlighted the role of Red Cross teams, volunteers in providing humanitarian aid and support during emergencies and everyday life. Dr Bilal lauded the dedication, compassion, courage of the District Red Cross team and other volunteers for working tirelessly by responding the needy people during any calamity or exigent situation.

DC remarked that natural calamities have spared no one during any worst situations, but Red Cross staff and volunteers play pivotal role in saving and rehabilitation of people. He also deliberated upon the background of the Red Cross Society and remembered international Red Cross volunteers their contribution for the welfare and betterment of the society. 

DC said that the society was formed long ago which benefited thousands of needy all over the world.  Besides, Additional Deputy Commissioner,  Adil Fareed; Chief  Education Officer,  District Social Welfare Officer, Deputy CEO,  ZMO Batamaloo, Principal GGHSS Amira Kadal, staff and others were present in the event.

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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