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

KATRA: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) today felicitated its accomplished para archer Payal Nag for bringing laurels to the nation by securing a Bronze Medal at the World Archery Para Series-2026 held at Nove Mesto, Czech Republic from June 29 to July 5, 2026.

Payal won the bronze medal in the Compound Women Team Event alongside fellow Indian para archer Sheetal Devi, who was also nurtured at the SMVD Sports Complex, delivering an outstanding performance against some of the world's finest para archers.

While felicitating Payal with Mata Ki Chunri, Shri Sachin Kumar Vaishya, Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB, congratulated her on this remarkable achievement and commended her dedication, perseverance and unwavering pursuit of excellence. He described her success as a matter of immense pride for both the nation and the Shrine Board and exuded confidence that she would continue to achieve greater milestones and bring further laurels to the country in the years to come.

The Shrine Board, under the Chairmanship of Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, JK-UT, remains committed to promoting sports and nurturing young talent by providing world-class training facilities and opportunities. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex is being developed as a Centre of Excellence with modern infrastructure and resources to support aspiring sportspersons in achieving success at national and international levels.

Notably, Payal is scheduled to represent India in the World Archery Para Series – Leg III to be held at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in September 2026. She will thereafter represent the country at the Para Asian Games scheduled to be held in Japan in October 2026.

Among those present on the occasion were Shri Alok Kumar Maurya, Addl. Chief Executive Officer; Shri Satish Kumar Sharma, Jt. Chief Executive Officer; Shri Dhruv Gupta, Asstt. Chief Executive Officer; coaches and other Shrine Board officials.

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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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