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

JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar chaired a meeting today to take stock of the damages due to torrential rain and restoration works initiated by the district administrations and executing agencies across the Division. The Deputy Commissioners from across Jammu Division, Heads of Departments and concerned officials from executing agencies apprised the Divisional Commissioner of the situation of their respective districts after the recent torrential rain.

The Deputy Commissioners briefed about the situation in terms of road connectivity, Power, water supply, functioning of other essential services like health and medical services, precautionary measures and advisories for public safety. They also informed about the damage to property and loss of lives.

The Divisional Commissioner directed for establishing 24X7 control rooms in all districts for reporting and responding to emergency calls. He further asked for issuing public safety and Traffic advisories and wide publicity of the same.

The officials from Public Works Department and Border Roads Organization were asked to keep their men and machinery ready for restoration of the road connectivity in the minimum possible time. Chief Engineer Jal Shakti was asked to ensure adequate supply of clean drinking water, especially in the areas which are dependent on dug wells.

The Power Development department was asked to ensure sufficient stock of transformers for speedy restoration of power supply. Directions were also issued to focus on prevention of water borne diseases.

The Divisional Commissioner directed the Deputy Commissioners to provide ex-gratia relief to the affected people under SDRF and Red Cross. The Deputy Commissioners were directed to submit a detailed report of the damages suffered and the repair and restoration works undertaken in their respective districts by the evening.

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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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