JAMMU: The SDRF 2nd Battalion Jammu, in collaboration with Medical and Fire Services personnel, on Thursday conducted a Mock Drill Exercise here at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu. The Mock Drill was conducted under the direction of Battalion Commandant Zahid Naseem Manhas.  A simulated scenario was created to show different types of Disasters that may occur due to enemy Air Raids, firing incidents & Structure Collapse etc.

The SDRF Team responded in the shortest possible time i.e 22 minutes and displayed a wonderful mock drill witnessed by about 400 students and staff members of IIT Jammu. Questions were entertained by the demonstrators and supervisory officers to clear the doubts. Director HG Jammu /I/C DIG HG/CD & SDRF Mohammed Arshad, Sonia Haq Khan, AC (G) (Representative of Controller CD Jammu and officers of SDRF 2nd Bn. supervised the event.

Among others present on the occasion were Director IIT Jammu Professor Manoj Singh Gaur, Faculty members, Security Staff and Students of IIT Jammu. The team consisted of 35 SDRF personnel, 06 Firemen   and 02 medical department Personnel. Officers lauded the wonderful demonstration exhibited by the team and advised them to exhibit the same enthusiasm in real time scenario disaster response.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here