BANDIPORA: In view of recent drowning incidents and as part of an extensive awareness drive initiated by the District Administration, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Saturday conducted a comprehensive live demonstration and awareness programme at Government Middle School, Athwatoo.

The primary objective of the program was to sensitize the local populace, particularly youth and school children, on drowning prevention, water safety measures, and life-saving rescue techniques during water-related emergencies.

During the session, SDRF personnel demonstrated practical rescue operations, standard operating procedures to follow during flash floods or swift water currents, and essential first-aid measures to be administered before hospital transit.

On the occasion, experts and officials urged the community to exercise utmost caution around vulnerable water bodies, strongly advising children and youth against swimming, bathing, or venturing near perilous stretches of Nallah Madhumati.

The demonstration witnessed active participation from officers and officials representing the Revenue Department, Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES), SDRF, Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC), Rural Development Department (RDD), along with local representatives, school faculty, students, and a large gathering of local residents. It is pertinent to mention that similar joint sensitization programmes and live safety demonstrations will continue across vulnerable habitations.

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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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