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

DODA: The District Employment & Counselling Centre (DECC) Doda, under the Directorate of Employment, Jammu & Kashmir, in collaboration with the District Administration Doda today organised a job fair at Community Hall, Doda providing a platform for unemployed youth to connect with prospective employers.

The job fair was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Doda Krishan Lal in presence of Chief Planning Officer Doda Manesh Manhas and Assistant Director Employment Doda. The dignitaries interacted with participating employers and job seekers and appreciated the DECC's efforts in facilitating direct interaction between recruiters and candidates.

Seventeen employers from diverse sectors participated, offering 391 vacancies across a range of job profiles. Nearly 550 job seekers from different parts of the district registered and participated in the recruitment process.

Following interviews and screening, participating companies shortlisted 320 candidates on the spot for further stages of recruitment and final selection. Remaining candidates were provided guidance on future employment opportunities, skill development programmes and career counselling services available through the DECC.

The Deputy Commissioner said such initiatives bridge the gap between employers and job seekers and encouraged youth to upgrade their skills and take advantage of employment and self-employment schemes being implemented by the government. The Assistant Director Employment said the department is committed to enhancing employability of youth through regular job fairs, career counselling, skill development programmes and stronger industry linkages.

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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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