UDHAMPUR: As part of the emergency preparedness and safety initiative, District Administration Udhampur, in collaboration with Civil Defence Udhampur, today conducted a series of Civil Defence Mock Drill exercises under the aegis of “Operation Shield.”

The Exercises, conducted under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai, were held at 3 different locations viz. Village Kashirah near Airforce Station, Gaddi Sippi Hostel and Gujjar Bakerwal Hostel. The officials from stakeholder departments such as Revenue, Police, Medical, Education, NDRF, SDRF, Telecom, Traffic, Fire and Emergency Services and others actively took part in the exercise in presence of a large number of local public.

The mock exercise was organized with the objective of educating and sensitizing the local populace about effective emergency response protocols during blackout situations or any unforeseen crisis events. The mock drill simulated a real-time emergency scenario to demonstrate coordinated response by civil defence volunteers, local residents and emergency services.

It included evacuation procedures, first-aid demonstration, fire safety measures and basic rescue operations, familiarizing citizens with immediate action plans amid crisis. The local community actively participated, following instructions with discipline and engaging with officials to deepen their understanding of civil defence and resilience strategies.

The District Administration praised the seamless inter-agency collaboration and the community’s enthusiastic involvement, emphasizing that such drills are vital for building a robust response framework in high-priority zones. Pertinently, the Udhampur Administration has also scheduled a Blackout Drill in the entire district from 8:00 PM to 8:15 PM today, reinforcing community readiness for emergencies in strategic regions.

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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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