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

POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today reviewed the preparations for smooth conduct of Dussehra and Diwali festivities and discussed the necessary arrangements.

Senior Superintendent of Police Vaibhav Meena; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Tahir Mustafa Malik;  Dy SP Hqr Neeraj Sharma; Chief Medical Officer, Executive Engineer, Tehsildars, AD FCS&CA, District Information Officer, ARTO, CEO Municipality, I/C Fire & Emergency and other concerned officers were present besides SDMs were connected through virtual mode.

The meeting encompassed a wide range of arrangements, including the installation of firecracker sale stalls, security measures, traffic regulation, drinking water and power supply, sanitation, quality and price monitoring of food items and the deployment of fire tenders.

Ensuring the well-being and convenience of the public, the Jal Shakti Department and JPDCL were instructed to ensure adequate supply of drinking water and uninterrupted power supply during the festivities. The Executive Officer Municipality was entrusted with conducting a comprehensive sanitation drive in the town to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the City.

The Chief Medical Officer was directed to make necessary first aid arrangements at places of public gathering and markets. The Fire & Emergency department was directed to station standby fire-fighting tenders at the cracker sale venue.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of all departments ensuring foolproof arrangements related to their respective responsibilities well in advance. In order to monitor the rates and quality of products, particularly sweets, eatables and fruit items during the festive days, the Assistant Commissioner Food and the concerned departments were directed to sampling and conduct joint inspections of the market.

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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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