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

RAMBAN: Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Shokat Hayat Mattoo along with Tehsildar Deep Kumar and Police Officers today flagged off devotees for the sacred Manimahesh Yatrahere from Raghunath Temple Ramban.

 Led by the Baba Devi Dass Maharaj, the devotees will undertake the pilgrimage via Bhaderwah–Chamba route to Manimahesh Lake, a sacred high-altitude pilgrimage destination situated at an elevation of around 13,000 feet in Himachal Pradesh.

The flag-off ceremony witnessed enthusiastic participation of hundreds of devotees including men, women and children, who embarked on the spiritual journey carrying the holy mace (Chhari Mubarak). The atmosphere resonated with devotional chants of “Har Har Mahadev” as the pilgrims commenced their pilgrimage to the revered Manimahesh Lake.

Speaking on the occasion, the ACR extended his best wishes to the pilgrims.    He called upon the devotees to uphold the values of communal harmony, brotherhood and mutual respect throughout the journey.

The police authorities informed that adequate security and traffic management arrangements have been put in place for the movement of the devotees. The pilgrims were appealed to strictly follow safety guidelines, adhere to weather and traffic advisories and cooperate with police personnel and other officials deployed along the route.

The flag-off marked the commencement of the sacred pilgrimage from Ramban, reflecting the district’s rich spiritual traditions and the spirit of faith, devotion and communal harmony.

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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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