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

BARAMULLA: In view of the approaching Winter Season, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Tuesday visited Baramulla and chaired a winter preparedness meeting of district officers at DC office meeting hall here. The meeting aimed to ensure timely arrangements on ground for the convenience of the general public across the district.

The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa; Additional District Development Commissioner Baramulla, Syed Qamar Sajad; ADC Baramulla, Zahoor Ahmad Raina and district officers of various departments including R&B, PDD, PHE, Health, Education, Agriculture, etc. At the outset, the DC provided a detailed update to the chair, outlining the robust arrangements made by the district administration to ensure public convenience during the upcoming winter months.

During the review of arrangements, the Div Com directed the officers to plan proactively and develop a strategic approach for snow clearance on both urban and rural roads. He emphasized on the deployment of essential machinery and fully utilization of resources to ensure prompt road clearance and restoration of connectivity.

The Div Com also instructed the Power Development Department (PDD) officers to maintain a buffer stock of power transformers, wires, and oil at sub-divisional repair workshops to enable timely replacement and repair of damaged transformers. Additionally, he urged PDD officers to initiate a campaign to educate consumers on avoiding the use of unsafe devices.

The Div. Com instructed the officers of the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs department to ensure adequate stocking of essential items, including ration, LPG, petrol, and diesel, across all sub-divisions, remote areas, and district sales centers to guarantee that supplies are readily available in all locations.

Furthermore, the Div Com also instructed officers from departments including R&B, PDD, Agriculture, Revenue, Education, and others to expedite work on projects under the district CAPEX for the financial year 2024-25, ensuring completion before the upcoming winter months.

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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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