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

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Thursday interacted with the group of students who returned from the Bharat Darshan tour, organized by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) under its Civic Action Programme.

The Lieutenant Governor commended the initiative aimed at fostering a spirit of national integration, unity, and cultural understanding among the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. The students also shared their firsthand experiences and insights from their meeting with the Hon’ble President of India.

The group comprised 26 students hailing from various districts, including Srinagar, Kishtwar, Baramulla, and Anantnag. The students undertook educational and cultural visits to major landmarks in Hyderabad and New Delhi.

Shri Ajay Nirmalkar, Commanding Officer, 21 Bn ITBP; Dr Suraj S.R., Assistant Commandant, ITBP; Shri Mukesh Kumar Ganesh and Ms Umaisa Farooq, teachers and other officials who have accompanied the students were present during the interaction.

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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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