In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Facility aimed to ensure safe and comfortable accommodation for wards of ex-servicemen families: DC

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Monday conducted an inspection visit to the newly constructed hostel for wards of ex-servicemen and martyrs at Peerbagh, Srinagar

During the visit, the DC was accompanied by several senior officials, including Director Sainik Welfare Pankaj Chib, Additional Deputy Commissioner Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Chief Planning Officer Fayaz Ahmad Dar, District Social Welfare Officer Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Executive Engineer R&B Khalid Mehmood, Tehsildar Chanpora Kifayat Hussain and Zila Sainik Welfare Officer Farooq Fareed, Rashid War among others.

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the overall facilities at the hostel and inspected key components such as the building structure, accommodation rooms, power and water supply facilities and other essential amenities.

While interacting with the Officers, Enginers and Saink Welfare Officials, the DC observed that most of the construction work has been completed and the hostel is nearly ready for use. He directed the concerned departments to expedite the remaining works in a time-bound manner.

The DC stated that the inspection was aimed at ensuring completion of the hostel facility for safe and comfortable accommodation for students who are wards of ex-servicemen and martyrs. He highlighted that the hostel is a significant initiative funded by the Union Ministry of Defence.

On the occasion, the DC appreciated the efforts of executing agency i.e. Exen R&B Rajbagh and all stakeholder departments along with Zila Sainik Welfare Board for accelerating the project in recent months and bringing it close to completion.

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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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