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REASI: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Vishesh Mahajan on Tuesday inaugurated a two-day mock drill on landslide and earthquake management being conducted by the 13th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). The Mock Drill simulates disaster scenarios like Hospital Damage, Fire incidents evaluating response strategies, and discussing solutions with district officials to enhance the region's disaster preparedness.

DC Vishesh Mahajan emphasized the need to conduct such drills on a larger scale, involving the public to strengthen community resilience. He also urged the NDRF to integrate advanced technologies like drones and early detection models to bolster disaster management capabilities.He also urged the NDRF team to provide proper SOP guidelines regarding such programs which can be distributed to people.

The DC highlighted that Reasi is working on various disaster management initiatives like Fire balls for fire incidents, landslide mitigations, increasing its disaster preparedness. The event was attended by SSP Anita Sharma, Commandant IRP Reasi, ADC Kulbushan Khajuria, Assistant Commandant (NDRF) Javed Iqbal, officials from CISF, CRPF and others.

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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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