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

‎‎RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, today convened a meeting to review the preparedness for Janmashtami celebrations and issued directions to concerned departments for ensuring safe, smooth and well-coordinated festivities across the district.

‎‎The Deputy Commissioner stressed the need for making available adequate public amenities and essential services. The Jal Shakti Department was directed to ensure uninterrupted water availability, including deployment of water tankers wherever required. ‎‎The Health Department was asked to keep ambulances and medical teams readily available at key locations to provide medical support during the celebrations.

‎‎The Municipal authorities were asked to undertake cleanliness and sanitation measures at places expected to witness large gatherings. For effective traffic management, the DySP Traffic was directed to take steps for effective regulation of vehicular movement and identification of designated parking areas to prevent congestion and inconvenience to the public.

‎‎The Fire & Emergency Services Department was instructed to position fire tenders at strategic locations as a precautionary measure and ensure prompt response in case of any emergency.

‎‎The Deputy Commissioner also directed the ADCs and SDM Thanamandi to ensure similar arrangements in their respective subdivisions and personally monitor the preparations to facilitate peaceful and hassle-free Janmashtami celebrations across the district.

‎‎SSP Naresh Singh, ADC Ravi Kumar Sihag, ACR Mohammad Jahangir Khan, DySP Traffic Mohammad Aijaz, DySP Headquarter and other concerned officers attended the meeting, while other officers participated through virtual mode.

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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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