SAMBA: Principal Secretary, Home and Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction  (DDMRRR), Chandraker Bharti, today visited Village Bela Manohar, Samba, to inspect the land identified for establishment of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Battalion Headquarters.

During the visit, Chandraker Bharti undertook a detailed inspection of the proposed site and reviewed the status of land availability, connectivity and other infrastructure requirements essential for establishment of the Battalion Headquarters. He stressed the importance of timely completion of all requisite formalities to facilitate early commencement of the project.

Deputy Commissioner, Samba, Senior Superintendent of Police, Samba, Commandant, NDRF, officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the concerned Executive Engineer (XEN) and other senior officers of the district administration were present on the occasion. The concerned officers briefed the Principal Secretary on the present status of the project, land-related issues, road connectivity and other infrastructure requirements.

The Principal Secretary emphasized close coordination among all stakeholder departments. He directed the concerned officers to resolve all pending issues in a time-bound manner to ensure expeditious establishment of the NDRF Battalion Headquarters.

The proposed NDRF Battalion Headquarters at Village Bela Manohar, Samba, is expected to significantly strengthen the disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities in the Jammu region, enabling a more efficient and coordinated response to natural and man-made disasters.

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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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