JAMMU: Displaying alertness and compassion, a ticket checking staff member at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station safely reunited a missing child with her parents, setting an example of humanity and dedicated passenger service.According to officials, Ticket Checking Staff member Dinesh Kumar, while performing duty at the railway station under Northern Railway’s Jammu Division, noticed a young girl wandering alone and crying inside the station premises.

Realising that the child had been separated from her family, he immediately comforted her, offered her water and tried to gather details. As the frightened child was unable to share her identity or address, the staff member promptly informed railway authorities and the Railway Protection Force.Continuous announcements describing the child were then made through the station’s public address system. Following the swift action, the child’s anxious parents, who had been searching for her, soon reached the spot.

After completing necessary verification formalities, the child was safely handed over to her family. The relieved parents expressed heartfelt gratitude to the railway administration and the staff for their timely assistance and humane approach.Appreciating the efforts of the employee, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Jammu, Uchit Singhal, said the railway administration remains committed to passenger safety and assistance.He said Dinesh Kumar not only discharged his duty responsibly but also demonstrated sensitivity and humanity through his prompt response, which helped reunite the child safely with her family.

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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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