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

SRINAGAR: The Inter-District Provincial Level Youth Festival, Yuva Utsav 2024, was held at S.P. Higher Secondary School, here. Bringing together young student participants from across the Kashmir division to take part in various events for shortlisting the best of the talent for the UT level competitions being organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports in the near future.

The event was organized by the District Youth Services and Sports office Srinagar. On the first day of the two day preparatory festival, competitions were organised between the participants of different Kashmir based districts in Art and Painting, Declamation Speeches, Poetry, Story Writing and Science Models.

The event was inaugurated by Joint Director YSS, Kashmir, Mohammad Rashid Kohli, and was accompanied by District Youth Services and Sports Officer Srinagar, Ghulam Hassan Lone, ZPEOs of various zones of the Srinagar district and Media and Publicity Coordinator of the Department Azhar Hajini. The competitions provided participants with a platform to display their creativity, intellectual capabilities, and innovative ideas.

The Yuva Utsav aims to inspire and empower youth while fostering an environment of cultural and intellectual growth. The initiative was well-received, with participants and attendees expressing their enthusiasm for such opportunities to engage, learn, and grow. This festival is an important step toward nurturing the talents of the younger generation and encouraging them to contribute positively to society.

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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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