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SRINAGAR: The 14th Annual Raising Day of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) was celebrated today with great enthusiasm at the premises of SDRF 1st Battalion, Srinagar. The occasion was marked by an impressive march past by contingents of SDRF, NDRF, and the Pipe Band.

Imtiyaz Hussain Mir, Director Civil Defence & SDRF Kashmir was Chief Guest on the occasion, who presided over the function and took over the Salute of the March Past. The function was also attended by Masroor Ahmad Mir, Commandant SDRF 1st Bn Srinagar, DySPs and other officers and officials of SDRF 1st Bn. Srinagar.

Addressing the gathering, the Director, Civil Defence & SDRF Kashmir, commended selfless services of SDRF towards the nation and its citizens and emphasised upon them to continue serving society with greater enthusiasm, zeal, and commitment in the future as well.

On the occasion, Commandant SDRF 1st Battalion Srinagar highlighted the role and achievements of the Battalion during the year 2025. He informed that the unit conducted 810 awareness camps, 103 mock exercises, and 123 rescue operations, during which 63,640 personnel, including 70 Apda Sakhis, students, and other stakeholders, were trained in disaster preparedness to act as first responders during emergencies.

The Commandant also highlighted the significant role played by SDRF during Shri Amarnathji Yatra–2025, wherein 5,613 pilgrims were provided pre-hospital medical treatment, 7,823 pilgrims received moral and psychological support, and 1,830 pilgrims were administered on-the-spot oxygen due to altitude-related breathing difficulties.

On the occasion, Masroor Ahmad Mir distributed appreciation certificates and cash rewards among officers and officials for their exemplary services during Operation Sindoor, Shri Amarnathji Yatra–2025, and various rescue operations carried out across the Kashmir Province.

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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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