SHOPIAN: A grand community-outreach programme on disaster preparedness and mitigation was today organised at Government Degree College (GDC), Zainapora, by collaboration of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Fire & Emergency Services Department and local administration.

The event witnessed overwhelming participation from local residents, elders, students, APDA Mitras, youth volunteers, lumberdars and chowkidars, reflecting the community’s commitment to building resilience against natural calamities.

While speaking on the occasion, SDM, Zainapora, Bilal Ahmed, highlighted the need for a strong, multi-stakeholder disaster-management framework. He stressed the importance of educating communities about risk-reduction measures, early-warning signals and emergency-response procedures, particularly in flood-prone and seismically vulnerable areas.

Officers from the SDRF, Fire & Emergency Services and other departments delivered interactive sessions on the risks of earthquakes, fires and floods in Zainapora, with emphasis on early-warning systems and mitigation strategies.

Participants received hands-on training in basic first aid, fire-extinguishing techniques and swift rescue operations. Volunteers also demonstrated coordinated drills illustrating the need for quick and organised response during emergencies.  Information pamphlets and emergency contact lists were distributed among all attendees.

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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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