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

RAJOURI: The District Administration Rajouri has issued an order mandating the immediate suspension of all Virtual Private Network (VPN) services across the district for a period of two months, in view of public safety and to prevent potential misuse of such services for unlawful activities.

The directive, issued by District Magistrate Abhishek Sharma, under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, follows a communication from the Senior Superintendent of Police, Rajouri, reporting unprecedented and suspicious use of VPN services in various areas of the district.

The order highlights concerns that VPNs—by masking IP addresses, bypassing website blocks and firewalls, and transmitting encrypted data—are being used by a significant number of suspicious internet users. Such activities have the potential to be exploited for anti-national purposes including spreading inflammatory content, coordinating activities prejudicial to public order, and posing cyber-security threats.

In the interest of maintaining law and order, the District Magistrate deemed it imperative to take preventive steps to safeguard sensitive information and ensure public safety. The Senior Superintendent of Police, Rajouri, has been directed to ensure strict implementation of the order in letter and spirit.

 

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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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