JAMMU: SDRF 2nd Battalion personnel today conducted three rescue operations across the districts of Poonch, Doda and Jammu. On receiving information from PCR Poonch regarding a road blockage due to fallen trees at Qazi Mohra near Poonch town, the Poonch SDRF rescue team rushed to the spot and cleared the road for smooth flow of traffic.

On receiving information from PCR Doda regarding the drowning of a person in Lopa Nallah, the Doda SDRF team rushed to the spot and started a rescue operation that continued from June 23 to June 25. After sustained efforts, the team finally succeeded in retrieving one body from the nallah. The victim was identified as Bashart Hussain, son of Zahoor Din, age 32, resident of Dunadi, Doda.

On receiving information from PCR Jammu this morning regarding a person trapped in a flash flood in River Tawi near Bikram Chowk Jammu, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF 2nd Battalion Jammu) responded swiftly and rescued one person, namely Sh. Madan Lal, age 55, son of Panjabu Lal, resident of Talab Tillo Jammu.

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