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

KUPWARA: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, the Additional Deputy Commissioner Kupwara Gulzar Ahmad Khan, today chaired a review meeting of officers at the DC Office Complex here to finalize the arrangements being made by all line departments for the smooth conduct of the auspicious religious occasion of Shab-e-Mehraj 2026.

During the meeting, the ADC Kupwara sought feedback from the concerned officers regarding the arrangements related to electricity, water supply, sanitation, fire services, transport, parking, and medical facilities being put in place for the observance of Shab-e-Mehraj. The ADC directed all line departments to ensure special arrangements for the smooth observance of the pious occasion at prominent religious places, particularly during the intervening night (Shab) and the following Friday.

With regard to the adequate supply of drinking water, the ADC directed the Jal Shakti Department to ensure sufficient water supply at all prominent religious places so that devotees do not face any inconvenience. Similarly, the Executive Engineer PDD was directed to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the auspicious occasion. The Municipal Committee officials were directed to ensure proper cleanliness in and around mosques and shrines falling within the municipal limits of Kupwara, Handwara and Langate. 

Likewise, the Assistant Commissioner Panchayat was directed to ensure cleanliness in rural areas where large congregations of devotees are expected. The Tehsildars were directed to intensify market checking in all major markets of the district to ensure that no illegal hoarding or overcharging takes place. The OC Beacon, Executive Engineers of R&B and PMGSY were asked to make advance arrangements for snow clearance, if required, on roads leading to prominent religious places.

The CMO Kupwara was asked to ensure round the clock  functioning of hospitals. Regarding traffic regulation and parking facilities, the ADC directed the ARTO Kupwara and Traffic Police authorities to ensure hassle-free movement of devotees besides making adequate arrangements at designated parking spots.

The Tehsildars were further directed to ask Imams and Khateebs to deliver special sermons highlighting the ill effects and serious consequences of drug abuse under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.  The ADC emphasized that drug addiction is a major social evil which destroys families, affects mental and physical health of youth, leads to crime, unemployment and social instability. Tehsildar Kupwara, Executive Engineers of PDD and Jal Shakti and other concerned officers attended the meeting, besides outstation officers attended meeting virtually. 

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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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