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

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Monday reviewed the Action Taken Report (ATR) on resolving pending issues related to utility shifting from Hotel Centaur and the sharing of services between the hotel and SKICC. The meeting was attended by the MD JKTDC, CE KPDCL, SE Jal Shakti, and officers from LCMA, SKICC, district administration, SMC, along with representatives of the concessionaire.

During the meeting, the Div Com assessed the progress on tendering of movable assets, issuance of building permissions to the concessionaire, payment of pending bills, segregation of services, vacation of rooms occupied by the DRI, and other related matters. He directed the concessionaire to submit drawings for the proposed constructions to LCMA for approval. The district administration was instructed to ensure the vacation of occupied rooms at Hotel Centaur.

Regarding the sharing of immovable utility services, the Div Com urged the concerned agencies to resolve the matter through mutual coordination. The MD JKTDC was tasked with facilitating the smooth handover of the hotel to the concessionaire by addressing all pending issues. The concessionaire was also asked to clear outstanding power and water bills to avail fresh service connections.

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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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