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

DODA: In pursuance of the Supreme Court of India directions, a meeting on the management of stray dogs was convened today at DC Office Complex. The meeting was chaired by the District Development Commissioner (DDC), Harvinder Singh.

The meeting deliberated on strengthening measures for stray dog management across the district, with emphasis on coordinated planning of the stakeholder departments and agencies. The deliberations included actionable strategies, inter-departmental cooperation and systematic execution of activities to resolve the problem of stray dogs in urban and rural areas.

The DDC directed the officers and officials to prepare a list of educational institutions, crowded public places, dumping sites and other locations prone to dog menace and initiate awareness programmes to mobilize public cooperation. He further stressed the need for timely response, proper monitoring and proactive participation of all stakeholders to ensure public health and safety.

The meeting was attended by the DFO Doda, ASP Doda, ACR Doda, ARTO, CMO Doda, ACP Doda, Principal GDC Doda, CAHO Doda, Executive Officers of Municipalities Doda, Thathri and Bhaderwah, DYSSO Doda and other concerned officers.

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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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