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

RAMBAN: As per NALSA’s annual calendar for the year 2024, today, the District Legal Services Authority, Ramban under the aegis of J&K Legal Services Authority, convened the 3rd meeting of the Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) here today at District Court Complex.

The meeting was held to expedite the identification and review of prisoners belonging to district Ramban, who are lodged in District Jail Udhampur and are eligible to be considered for bail as well as to accelerate the regular functioning of the committee and review the state of all eligible under-trial prisoners (UTPs)

The meeting was chaired by Deepak Sethi,   Chairman (Principal District & Sessions Judge), District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ramban and attended by the key members of the Under Trial Review Committee.

The committee reviewed the cases of the eligible UTPs shortlisted by the Secretary (Sub-Judge), District Legal Services Authority Ramban,   Priyanka Mahajan. The Committee took up and discussed 10-cases, however, none of the cases was recommended for immediate release. The meeting was attended by Secretary DALSA, Additional District Commissioner, Additional Superintendent of Police, Public Prosecutor,  Deputy LADC and Assistant LADC.

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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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