In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Appreciates dedication, teamwork and coordination in making the literary event a grand success

SRINAGAR: District Administration Srinagar today organized a felicitation function to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of Officers and Officials of National Book Trust, District Administration and  Police involved in the successful conduct of the Chinar Book Festival.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, was the Chief Guest of the occasion who felicitated the Director National Book Trust, Yuvraj Malik, Chief Convenor, Chinar Book Festival Amit Wanchoo, Coordinator, National Book Trust, Shoba Kapoor, Joint Commissioner SMC, Nuzhat Khurshid, Additional CEO SSCL, Suhail ul Islam, Dy SP Traffic Police, Mehboob ul Haq, Chief Education Officer, Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din,

Executive Engineer Water Works, Aijaz Rafiq Shah, Executive Engineer, KPDCL, Syed Abrar,Operations Head SKICC, Shahnawaz Ahmad, GM SRTC, Habib Ulla Reshi, SHO Nishat, Parvaiz Wani, Teacher BHSS Gulabbagh,  Nazrana for their dedicated efforts, effective coordination and commitment that contributed towards the smooth and successful organization of the mega literary event.

The felicitation event was attended by SSP Traffic Police, Aijaz Ahmad, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed, SP East, Neha Jain,  Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar,  and other concerned.

Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner appreciated the role played by various Departments and teams in ensuring seamless arrangements during the festival. He said that the successful conduct of such a large-scale event was a result of collective efforts, meticulous planning, inter-departmental coordination and dedicated teamwork.

The DC stated that such events are essential to properly channelize the talent and energy of the younger generation, particularly students, and encourage them to develop a reading habit. He added that literary events like the Chinar Book Festival provide an excellent platform for students and youth to engage with books, authors and diverse ideas, thereby nurturing creativity, knowledge and intellectual growth.

The DC lauded the Officers for their professionalism, sense of responsibility and commitment towards creating a vibrant platform for readers, writers, publishers, students and literature enthusiasts. He emphasized that such events not only promote the culture of reading but also provide opportunities for intellectual exchange and engagement among diverse sections of society.

The felicitated Officers expressed gratitude to the District Administration for recognizing their efforts and reaffirmed their commitment to continue working with the same zeal and dedication towards successful implementation of Government initiatives

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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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