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

KUPWARA: In a swift and well-coordinated midnight rescue operation, the District Administration Kupwara successfully facilitated the evacuation of three critical patients, including a seriously ill child, from snowbound areas of Karnah across Sadhna Pass to GMC Handwara.

The operation was undertaken after Beacon 109 RCC cleared heavy snow and permitted emergency movement at Sadhna Pass. The evacuation was led by Tehsildar Karnah, Mohd Amin Bhat, in close coordination with the Indian Army, Kupwara Police, Health Department, 109 RCC Project Beacon and District and Sub-Divisional Administration.

Patients were stabilized at SDH Tangdhar before two ambulances departed at 11:40 PM and safely reached GMC Handwara in the early morning hours marking the first vehicular movement across Sadhna Pass after nearly a week of closure.

The District Administration appreciated the dedication and courage of the medical teams, ambulance drivers, security forces, and all departments involved, reiterating its commitment to ensuring timely medical assistance and public safety even under extreme weather conditions.

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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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