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

ANANTNAG: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, SF Hamid today directed the concerned officers to ensure all necessary arrangements for smooth observance of the forthcoming Shab-e-Miraj (S.A.W) and Friday following. The DC issued these directions during a comprehensive meeting held at Dak Bangalow Khanabal.

The meeting was attended by ADC, SDMs, ACR, CMO, Exens PDD and Jal Shakti, AC Food Safety, Dy Director Fisheries, Dy Director F&E Services, representative of SSP, Tehsildar Anantnag, ARTO, DySP Traffic, CAHO, AD FC&CA, DSHO, CEO MCA and EOs of MCs, representative of Waqf Board and other officers.

During the proceedings, the DC called for providing all the requisite facilities to the devotees visiting Khiram Dargah Shareef, Kabamarg, Reshmool, Aishmuqam, Seer Hamdan and other shrines and mosques during these days. He directed the concerned departments for ensuring adequate supply of water and essential commodities along with uninterrupted electricity during the holy days.

Instructions were also issued regarding seamless transport management, medicare, sanitation facilities besides proper security and deployment of fire and emergency tenders especially around the shrines and mosques. Underscoring the need for close coordination and synergy among line departments, the DC further directed that special market checking drives be conducted by the designated teams in their jurisdiction during the holy days. On the occasion, SDMs were instructed to closely monitor and facilitate the seamless observance of Shab-i-Miraj in their respective subdivisions.

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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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