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

JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today said that about Rs. 27.245 lakh have been disbursed among the fire affected families in Eidgah constituency during 2024-25 and 2025-26 financial years.

While replying to the calling attention moved by Legislator Mubarik Gul in the Legislative Assembly, the Deputy Chief Minister said that a total 14 Fire incidents have been reported in Eidgah constituency in last two years. He said that responding promptly, immediate relief and rescue measures were initiated by the District Administration preventing any further loss.

The Deputy Chief Minister said that the relief assistance, admissible under SDRF norms, has been provided to the fire victims from time to time out of the funds available under SDRF.  He added that during 2024-25 and 2025-26, in fire incidents in Eidgah Constituency, relief assistance was provided to 20 fully damaged houses (₹1.30 lakh each), 15 partially damaged houses (₹6,500 each), 3 fully damaged huts (₹8,000 each) and 1 damaged cowshed (₹3,000).

“The recent Fire incident cases of the year 2026 are under active consideration and eligible persons shall be provided relief assistance on priority as per SDRF norms,” he added.

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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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