SRINAGAR:  In recognition of their dedicated service to the Department, the Director General of Police, J&K, Shri R.R. Swain, has approved a retirement gift of ₹56 lakh for 56 police personnel who are retiring today after reaching superannuation or opting for voluntary retirement.

The retirement gift, amounting to ₹1 lakh each, has been sanctioned through PHQ J&K Order No. 2012 of 2024, in faovur of one gazetted officer, 39 non-gazetted officers, 09 lower subordinates and 07 followers. These personnel belong to various units and wings of the department.

The sanctioned amount has been disbursed from the Contributory Police Welfare Fund and it is sanctioned in favour of officers/officials at the time of his/her retirement and serves as a token of appreciation for his/her services rendered to the department

Notably, during the current year, police headquarters has already sanctioned Rs 11.19 crore as a retirement gift for 1119 police personnel who have retired from their service. This gesture of appreciation is a testament to the Department's commitment to acknowledging the contributions of its personnel.

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