JAMMU: The Passing Out Parade of the 2nd Batch of the Basic Firemanship Course was held today at the Fire & Emergency Services Training Centre Bari-Brahmana. (Additional Director General of Police) Director, Fire & Emergency Services, J&K, Alok Kumar was the Chief Guest on the occasion. He reviewed the parade and congratulated the trainees for completing the intensive and physically demanding course.

In his address, Alok Kumar highlighted the importance of continuous professional training for fire service personnel to ensure effective and timely response to emergencies. He praised the high standard of training imparted at the Fire Training Centre and urged the personnel to carry forward the values of courage, discipline, and public service in their respective postings. He also acknowledged the trainers and instructors for their commitment to building a technically sound and operationally ready firefighting force.

The Director, while addressing the trainees, emphasized the need to perform their duties with enthusiasm, dedication, and courage. He encouraged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism while serving the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The Director also distributed awards among outstanding trainees who excelled in various modules of the training. The event was attended by senior officers of the department and training staff and concluded with ceremonial honours.

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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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