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

KISHTWAR: As part of the National Road Safety Month 2026, a Road Safety Selfie Booth was installed at DC Office Kishtwar to promote road safety awareness and encourage responsible driving behavior.

The initiative was formally launched by the Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma, who took the first selfie at the booth, followed by ACR, Idrees lone, ARTO Tasleem Wani, AO DC Office, Daleep Kumar & other District Officers/Officials and the general public, symbolising the administration’s commitment to safer roads and adherence to traffic rules.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized that road safety is a collective responsibility and awareness is the key to saving precious lives. ā€œInnovative initiatives like the Road Safety Selfie booth helps in connecting with people in a positive and engaging manner, especially the youth and encourage them to follow traffic rules in their day-to-day lives,ā€ he noted.

The DC urged citizens to strictly adhere to road safety norms by wearing helmets and seat belts, avoiding rash driving and over-speeding   for the welfare of the entire society. ARTO, Tasleem Wani said that the selfie booth aims to engage the employees as well as the public, in spreading awareness about road safety measures such as wearing helmets and seat belts, avoiding over-speeding and following traffic regulations.  

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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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