In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu and Chairman Board of Directors, Jammu Smart City Limited, Ramesh Kumar today chaired the Board meeting at its office here. The Board of Directors including Additional Director General of Police Anand Jain, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, VC JDA, ACEO JMRDA and other concerned officials of JSCL were present.

Devansh Yadav, CEO, JSCL presented the agenda items before the Board for discussion, ratification and approval. During the meeting, the chair was informed of the progress of work on the Tawi Riverfront Project. It was informed that over 88% of physical progress has been achieved on the left and right banks of the Tawi Riverfront development project.

Setting the deadline, the Div Com directed the Director Projects to complete the on left and right banks by December 30, 2024 and 15 January 2025, respectively. The members of the Board discussed varied other matters listed in the Agenda items for its approval and ratification. The Board approved the construction of a Waste to Wonder Park at Khanpur Nagrota. Discussion was also held on outsourcing of management, operation and maintenance on lease basis of the heritage cafeteria cum restaurant at Mubarak Mandi, Jammu.

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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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