SRINAGAR: Director, Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES), J&K, Alok Kumar, today felicitated seven serving and retired personnel of the Department by presenting them with Gallantry Medals (GM), Meritorious Service Medals (MMS) and appreciation certificates in recognition of their exceptional bravery, distinguished service and unwavering dedication to duty.

During the ceremony, the Director honoured Medal for Gallantry to Firdous Ahmad Khan (LFM-1449), Bashir Ahmad Ahanger (FM-1996) and Late S.K. Raina (Deceased), who was honoured posthumously. The Medal for Meritorious Service was conferred upon Puran Singh (LFM), Satpal Khujuriya (LFM), Abdul Rashid Ganie, Sub Officer (Retired), and Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Dar (SGFM).

Speaking on the occasion, the Director congratulated the awardees and appreciated their outstanding contribution towards protecting lives and property under challenging circumstances. He urged all personnel of the department to continue serving with dedication, discipline and compassion, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism in safeguarding the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of medals and certificates to the awardees amidst applause from the officials of department.

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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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