JAMMU: The Government College of Education, Jammu, successfully inaugurated a five-day Civil Defence Training Program. The program aims to equip students with essential disaster preparedness skills and emergency response techniques.

The inaugural session witnessed the esteemed presence of Chief Warden Paramjeet Kumar, Deputy Chief Warden R. Vijay Magotra, Training Incharge SI Ram Dayal Saini, and Training Instructors Rajinder Kumar and Sujeet Singh. Their expert guidance and practical demonstrations provided invaluable insights to the participants.

The event was meticulously organized under the leadership of NSS Programme Officer Professor Sarita Dogra and Women Development Cell Convenor Dr. Shubhra Jamwal. The Principal of the College, Dr. Jyoti Parihar, along with faculty members Dr. Rajinder Kour, Dr. Davinder, Professor Deepali, and Roopa Kumari, also graced the occasion with their presence, encouraging students to actively engage in the training.

More than 100 students participated in this initiative, showcasing their keen interest in learning life-saving techniques. The training covered critical aspects such as first aid, fire safety, disaster management, and emergency evacuation procedures.

Speaking at the event, Principal Dr. Jyoti Parihar emphasized the importance of Civil Defence training in empowering youth with the skills needed to respond effectively to emergencies. She lauded the efforts of the Civil Defence team and faculty members in making this training a success. The program will continue for five days, fostering a spirit of preparedness and resilience among students.

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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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