UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai today chaired a meeting of District Disaster Management Authority and reviewed the preparedness of the stakeholder departments. The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Rajinder Singh; IAS Probationer Swati Sheemar; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Prem Singh; Chief Planning Officer, Mohd Iqbal; ACR, Dr Umesh Shan; ACD, Dr Ranjeet Singh Kotwal and other officers. The DC outlined the importance of inter departmental coordination in dealing with any emergency. All the agencies were asked to keep their resources and manpower ready for any emergency.
In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

I will always remember Dr. Priya Ranjan not only as the Chairman of JK Monitor, but as a mentor, guide and elder brother whose kindness profoundly shaped my life and work. Write a tribute at In Loving Memory Ā· Dr. Priya Ranjan
When he appointed me Editor-in-Chief of JK Monitor, he never treated me as an employee, but as a younger brother, offering warmth, trust, respect and invaluable guidance. I will always be grateful for his faith in me, his encouragement and the lessons he shared.
Dr. Ranjan was a rare and noble soulāhumble, compassionate, intellectually brilliant and always willing to help others. A visionary thinker, he believed in using knowledge and abilities to make a meaningful difference. His influence lives on through the people he guided, the work he inspired and the countless lives he touched.
For me, he will always be the elder brother who believed in me and guided me with affection. I will cherish his kindness and lessons forever. May his soul rest in eternal peace. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
(Ajmer Alam Wani)

