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

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated District Emergency Operations Centre and Shri Amarnathji Yatra Control Room at the Deputy Commissioner's Office, Ganderbal. The Lieutenant Governor said that these facilities will ensure a smooth and seamless pilgrimage experience for the upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra.

Shri Jatin Kishore, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the key features of the new facility. The centre pools CCTV feeds from across Ganderbal district installed by District Administration, Police and other Security forces, for real-time monitoring at a single centralized location.

The facility is backed by a round-the-clock emergency citizen helpline to provide immediate assistance and crisis mitigation. In order to ensure a safe and seamless pilgrimage, the Emergency Operations Centre also integrates CCTV Feeds from Baltal Base Camp, approach roads leading upto Baltal Base Camp, Parking Areas in Baltal Base Camp, Sonamarg and Manigam Transit Camp. It will be instrumental in planning and decision-making during the annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra.

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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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