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

SRINAGAR: In view of the recent weather forecast predicting rain and snowfall from 5th to 7th October issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, convened an urgent meeting with officials from key departments to review preparedness and mitigation plan. The meeting was attended by HoDs &  representatives from R&B, MED, BEACON, NHIDCL, Urban Local Bodies, IMD, and the Horticulture & Marketing Planning Department.

During the meeting, Divisional Commissioner instructed concerned departments to ensure immediate deployment of personnel and machinery at critical locations to facilitate swift snow clearance. He stressed the importance of completing the tendering process for the winter snow clearance plan by October 31, and directed the deployment of trained and experienced machinery operators to avoid damage to road infrastructure.

He urged use of High Molecular Weight Polyethylene plastic in snow plows to enhance efficiency and minimize road wear. He laid focus on the timely restoration of road connectivity to remote and border areas, including the Mughal Road, which serves as a crucial link during winter months. Meanwhile, Div Com also directed the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) department to ensure advance stocking of ration, LPG, and petroleum products in remote border areas.

Additionally, he emphasized the need for advance distribution of October’s ration to consumers and instructed that a 15-day buffer stock of LPG be maintained in the Kashmir Valley to prevent shortages. To facilitate the movement of goods, he recommended optimal use of the Mughal Road for the transportation of LPG and dispatch of apple produce.

Director of Horticulture Marketing & Planning was advised to encourage fruit growers and traders to utilize railway services for apple transportation, ensuring faster and more economical movement. To ensure coordinated and timely response to any weather-induced emergency, the Divisional Commissioner directed the immediate operationalization of the Divisional Control Room for better coordination and synergy among field departments.

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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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