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

NEW DELHI: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha presented “Pandit Haridutt Sharma Award” to Dr. H.R.Nagendra, the renowned Yoga Guru & President of Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (VYASA) and Prof. Ashok Chakradhar, well-known author, poet and painter.

In his address on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said, Dr H.R.Nagendra, a distinguished Yoga Guru, a brilliant engineer and an outstanding researcher on Yoga practices has helped in promoting this ancient gift of India to the world to ensure health and well-being of the humanity.

"He has published 30 research papers in engineering and over 100 research papers on the efficacy, principles and techniques of Yoga. He is zealously committed to better health, social harmony and peace. It is also a great pleasure to recognize the literary work of Prof. Ashok Chakradhar. His work in the service of culture, and in promotion of poetry is truly inspiring," the Lieutenant Governor said.

Paying homage to the eminent journalist, writer & social worker Pandit Haridutt Sharma, the Lieutenant Governor called upon the litterateurs, poets, artists and civil society members to take 4 resolutions as a tribute to Pandit Haridutt Sharma.

“Our first resolution should be to work for the betterment of the downtrodden and needy. We must work collectively for the promotion of culture, literature and yoga, Capacity building of youth and development of a progressive, healthy, prosperous and peaceful society”, the Lieutenant Governor said.

He also commended the endeavour of Pandit Haridutt Sharma Foundation for honouring the distinguished personalities in the field of journalism, literature, education and social service.

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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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