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

SHOPIAN: To boost the morale of the young athletes from the district, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today felicitated three student athletes of district Shopian at Mini Secretariat, here. The young champions were felicitated with certificates and mementos for their outstanding achievement in recently held national championships of Wushu, Taekwondo and Table Tennis.

Mohammad Arham Parray has won a gold medal in the wushu championship in the National School Games held at Jammu. He became the first-ever Wushu athlete from District Shopian to achieve this remarkable feat. Ayesha Binti Aamir has won the Bronze Medal at Sub Junior National Taekwondo Championship in a competition held at Panchkula Haryana. Zafeera Zahoor participated in Table tennis Nationals.

The DC congratulated the champions and expressed the hope that they have a great career ahead. The commitment needed for achieving the remarkable feats at this young age will inspire others to pursue sports, said Shahid at the felicitation function. DYSSO Shopian was also present at the event.

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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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