SAMBA: District Development Commissioner, Samba, Ayushi Sudantoday chaired a meeting in her office chamber to review the progress of various projects under the Archives & Archaeology Department and the Youth Engagement & Empowerment Plan in District Samba.

During the meeting, the Chair expressed displeasure over the delay in the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), despite the lapse of considerable time. Directions were issued to the executing agencies to expedite the preparation of DPRs along with detailed abstracts, so that the proposals can be taken up with the Archives & Archaeology Department for approval at the earliest.

The DDC also reviewed the status of the Youth Engagement and Empowerment Plan for the years 2025–26 and 2026–27 in respect of District Samba. Directions were issued to the District Heads of Youth Services & Sports, School Education, Health, Industries, JKEDI, Police and NRLM to finalize the charter of activities along with a detailed schedule pertaining to their respective departments for youth engagement and empowerment. All concerned departments were directed to submit the finalized plans to this office within one week positively.

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