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

JAMMU: Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works (R&B) Department, Anil Kumar Singh, today visited Jagti and Nagrota Migrant Colonies to review the ongoing development and welfare works being carried out for the residents.

During the visit to Jagti Migrant Colony, the ACS inspected the Sub-District Hospital and instructed the concerned authorities to undertake immediate face-lifting and development of the outer areas of the hospital. He also directed for upgradation of the internal road network and was informed that the work is under tendering process.

Anil Kumar also visited the residential complex and took note of the repair and maintenance requirements. It was informed that a comprehensive plan worth Rs. 82.4 crore has been prepared and the work will commence within 15 days. He visited the newly constructed two-storey community hall, which is now available for public usage.

Interacting with the residents, the ACS patiently heard their grievances and assured that all the issues will be resolved in a time-bound manner. Thereafter, Anil Kumar visited the Higher Secondary School at Jagti and reviewed the existing infrastructure. He directed the department to prepare a comprehensive DPR for upgradation of all the school buildings and specifically instructed to ensure provision of separate toilet facilities for girls.

Later, the ACS visited Nagrota Migrant Camp and interacted with the residents. He inspected various ongoing development activities and directed the executing agencies to start repair and renovation works at the earliest.

Anil Kumar was informed that the tendering process for consultancy to develop another township comprising 1200 flats at Parkhoo is in progress and shall be finalized shortly. He was also apprised of the preparatory work being done for construction of community infrastructure in all migrant camps, worth more than 20 crore sanctioned for this year under the CAPEX.

The ACS was accompanied by the Relief & Rehabilitation Commissioner, Engineer-in-Chief, PWD, Chief Engineers, Jammu, Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineers, Director Finance, PWD and senior officers of various line departments like Jal Shakti, JPDC, Health , Social Welfare, FCS&CA, JMC and Relief Organization.

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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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