In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Stresses on sustainable & scientific mining

SHOPIAN: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today chaired a meeting with District Mineral Officer (DMO) Shopian and lease holders of mineral blocks of the district in order to seek compliance on sustainable and scientific mining activities. During the meeting, the lease holders were reminded about their responsibilities for conducting the mining activities as per statutory requirements and guidelines.

DMO Shopian, Naseer Ahmad apprised that 20 mineral blocks exist in the district and submitted the status of mineral blocks, their activities by way of adhering to norms of sustainable mining, etc. The DDC on the occasion engaged in comprehensive deliberation on various environmental, social and economic parameters of mining in the district.

The lease holders were instructed to restrict the mining up to the approved depth only and submit EMP/ CER accounts for corporate environmental responsibility along with installation of signages for displaying identification of blocks and compliance to other norms of environmental conservation and protection.

DDC asked for taking up afforestation initiatives, development of grazing lands, green belt development and strictly adhering to air, water and noise quality control and preservation, conservation and protection of endangered flora and fauna in their allotted blocks.

The DDC laid special emphasis on fulfilling their corporate social responsibility (CSR) and also asked for detailed work wise plans under the initiative. The meeting was also attended by DIO Showkat Hussain and other concerned.

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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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