SRINAGAR: Fire and Emergency Services (FES) Ganderbal in collaboration with Disaster Management Club (DMC) and NCC Unit of Government Degree College Ganderbal organized an awareness program on fire safety awareness, followed by mock drill, on Thursday in the college campus. The initiative aimed to educate students and staff on fire safety measures and emergency response procedures amidst the current heat wave.

On this occasion, fire safety experts from the FES department, namely Mohd. Maqbool Wagay, Mukhtar Ahamad Rather, Manzoor Ahmad Parray, and Zahoor Ahmad Khan, imparted hands-on training on the proper use of fire extinguishers and evacuation techniques and also highlighted the Do’s and Don’ts to be followed in such situations.

The program was organized under the patronage of the Principal of the college, Prof. Fouzia Fatima and was coordinated by Prof. Mansoor Ahmad Lone (Coordinator, DMC and ANO, NCC). Dr. Tauseef Ahmad Parray acted as the rapporteur.

A large number of participants, including faculty members, staff, and students, gained valuable knowledge on fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and emergency response protocols. The college administration expressed gratitude to the experts/ trainers for their valuable contribution to the program.

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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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