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

JAMMU: Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Dr. Devansh Yadav conducted a comprehensive tour of several Municipal wards of the City to assess the basic amenities available to residents within the municipal jurisdiction. During the tour, Dr Devansh covered key areas including Akalpur, Durga chak, and Sangrampur.

Interacting with the local residents, the Commissioner outlined the Municipality's commitment to enhancing sanitation facilities through the construction of community and public toilets as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. He emphasized the importance of these initiatives in promoting cleanliness and improving the quality of life for the community.

Responding to the grievances projected by the locals through the grievances cell, Dr Devansh assured them that their genuine concerns regarding JMC would be prioritised while other demands would be forwarded to the appropriate authorities for further action. He also highlighted the need for repairing and renovating existing assets and construction of new assets   for the convenience of locals.

Stressing the significance of maintaining cleanliness in the wards, Dr. Yadav called for community involvement in waste management efforts. He encouraged residents to utilize dedicated vehicles for door-to-door refuse collection, saying that it would go a long way in contributing to the success of the Swachhta mission.

Dr Devansh informed that JMC is contemplating to develop the parks in newly established municipal wards for providing recreational facilities for local residents. The local public representatives also met with the Commissioner and projected demands of public interest.

Among others, Joint Commissioner (H&S) Abdul Star, Joint Commissioner (W) Firdous Ahmad Qazi, Deputy Commissioner (North) Sanjay Badyal, Health Officer Dr. Vinod Sharma, Executive Engineers from UEED and PHE (Jal Shakti), and other senior officials of Jammu Municipal Corporation accompanied the Commissioner during the tour.

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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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