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

RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan today distributed laptops, sewing machines, bicycles, school bags and other material among meritorious girl students and women beneficiaries under Mission Shakti and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP).

]The programme was organized by the Department of Social Welfare to promote education, women empowerment and social welfare in the district. The event was attended by ACD, Sheraz Ahmed, District Social Welfare Officer, Sahil Bhagotra, Chairperson Child Welfare Committee Ramban, Nighat Ara and other concerned officers.

The Department gave away six laptops to meritorious students belonging to the SC and ST categories in recognition of their academic excellence. As part of livelihood support and economic empowerment, twelve sewing machines were distributed among widows and Antyodaya ration card holders. 

Additionally, six bicycles were provided to school-going girls to facilitate access to education. School bags were also distributed among girl students to encourage continued schooling. Later, a plantation drive was conducted as part of the programme, highlighting the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable development. 

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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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