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

KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma, who is also Chairman of the District AYUSH Society (DAS), today presided over a meeting to review its functioning.

CEO DAS and District Nodal Officer AYUSH Dr Vikram Singh Jamwal gave a presentation on infrastructure and working of the AYUSH Department in the district, and briefed the meeting on the role of AYUSH staff in promoting preventive healthcare, boosting immunity and managing lifestyle-related diseases.

The District AYUSH Department raised several demands and issues, on which the DC directed submission of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and gave on-the-spot directions. He also directed the District AYUSH Officer to increase OPD services in AYUSH institutions and assured all possible support in strengthening AYUSH facilities.

Among those present were CDPO Kishtwar Rahida Lone, CEO Kishtwar Sanjay Dogra, Medical Officer AAM Sangrambhatta Dr Monika Sharma, Medical Officer Dr Tariq Hussain, Assistant Director Planning RDD Kishtwar Mohd Ashraf Wani and other officers and staff concerned from the District AYUSH Department.

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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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