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

JAMMU: The authorities have sealed two firecracker godowns located in Akhnoor as an inspection conducted by Sub Divisional Magistrate Shubhankar Pratyush Pathak revealed that the same were operating without safety measures. 

On the directions of District Magistrate Sachin Kumar Vaishya, a committee headed by the Sub Divisional Magistrate Akhnoor examined the godowns operated by M/s Mukesh Gupta at Ambaran and M/s Sunil Sharma at Sungal Morh. The inspection revealed that both facilities operate without proper safety measures and in contravention to laid safety norms.

The discrepancies found include water storage capacities below the required standard set as per NBC-IV guidelines of 2016. The committee's report highlighted the absence of fire pumps and sprinkler systems at both the locations. The establishments were also found deficit in the number of fire extinguishers and trained staff for handling operations.

The   Sub Divisional Magistrate has directed the owners to address these deficiencies within three days as non-compliance will result in registration of FIR and subsequent legal action.

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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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