RAMBAN: The District and Police Administration Ramban today jointly organized a meet to acknowledge and felicitate the dedicated services rendered by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Civil Quick Response Teams (QRTs) during natural calamities and emergency situations across the district.

Deputy Commissioner, Mohammad Alyas Khan, Senior Superintendent of Police, Arun Gupta, SSP Traffic NHW, Raja Adil Hamid, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Varunjeet Singh Charak, Tehsildar and other police and civil officers were present on the occasion.

 The Deputy Commissioner commended the exemplary commitment and professionalism of SDRF and Civil QRT members who remained at the forefront to safeguard lives and property during floods, landslides, road accidents and other emergencies. He urged the Civil QRT teams to share their requirements and suggestions to further strengthen district’s emergency response mechanism, particularly in view of the upcoming winter season.

The SSP, while appreciating their unwavering dedication, highlighted the crucial role played by SDRF and QRT personnel in timely rescue and relief operations, often carried out under difficult and life-threatening conditions. Both DC and SSP reiterated the administration’s resolve to enhance disaster preparedness, response coordination, and inter-departmental synergy to ensure effective handling of any eventuality. The event concluded with collective reaffirmation of the commitment to build a more resilient, disaster-ready Ramban district.

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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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