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

KULGAM: A meeting of officers and members of local auqaf management  committees was today held under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner Kulgam,Vikar Ahmad Giri, at Mini Secretariat Kulgam to review the arrangements for the upcoming celebrations of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW).

Deliberations were held on provision of all requisite facilities including drinking water, sanitation, medical care, uninterrupted power supply, adequate transport services,and parking facilities for devotees.

Fire & Emergency Department was instructed to station fire tenders at shrines where large congregations are expected. Municipal authorities were directed to put in place proper sanitation measures well in advance at shrines and Khankahas, particularly at Ziyarat Shareef Kulgam, Qaimoh, Gufbal, Yaroo Hazratbal, Chimmer, Kund, and other prominent locations.

Traffic and MV Departments were directed to ensure smooth transport facilities and proper route management across the district, while the CMO was instructed to make available adequate medical facilities and ambulances at key places.

The ADC instructed all departments to put in place elaborated arrangements across the district to ensure smooth celebrations of Eid Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) across the district. He also stressed on intensifying market checking to oversee fair market practices and ensure availability of essential commodities. The meeting was attended by ACD, Bilal Ahmad Kamgar, Dy.SP HQ Nisar Ahmad, Dy.SP Traffic Mohd Aslam, Exen Jal Shakti, CMO, EO, MC and other officers and officials.

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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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