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

BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, on Monday convened a meeting to review the progress and challenges of the  Wullar Project. During the meeting, different aspects of Rs. 350 crore Wullar project were deliberated upon including resource management, regulatory compliance, and multi-departmental coordination to ensure seamless execution.

On the occasion, the Deputy  Commissioner emphasized the importance of addressing material identification delays, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining sustainability while executing the project. He directed all stakeholders to work diligently towards effective project execution while upholding regulatory and environmental safeguards.

He emphasised that all activities must be conducted in strict adherence to government instructions, SROs, and notifications. On the occasion, the DC said that a multi-departmental committee will be convened to deliberate and finalize action plans. He said that opinions from all concerned departments will be sought before further implementation and will be incorporated in the action plan. 

M A Qadri urged the concerned officers to take measures that will minimize ecological impact, with basic costs maintained at reasonable levels besides urged concerned officers to ensure necessary facilitation for smooth operations. Deputy Commissioner directed key departments, including I&FC, Fisheries, and R&B, to jointly oversee project execution to ensure compliance.

He also emphasized the need to prevent any damage to Fisheries, Public Health Engineering (PHE), or other departmental infrastructure during the process. Among others, the meeting was attended by Executive Engineer R&B,  Tehsildar Bandipora,  Assistant Director Fisheries,  DMO Bandipora, representative from Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) Department 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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