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

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Friday interacted with the students from Army Goodwill School (AGS), Saujiyan, Poonch, visiting Jammu as a part of J&K Integration Tour under Operation Sadbhavana. 

The tour, organised as part of the outreach programme of the White Knight Corps, is aimed at fostering national integration and holistic development of children from remote border areas.

The Lieutenant Governor lauded the Indian Army’s continued commitment towards the welfare and development of youth in border areas. He said, such initiatives are instrumental in nurturing young minds and strengthening the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’.

The contingent, comprising 33 students accompanied by teachers and Army personnel, also shared their personal experiences from the tour. The primary objective of the tour is to provide exposure to children from border villages and to broaden their understanding of the nation’s cultural, social, and institutional framework, while fostering confidence and a sense of belonging.

The itinerary included visit to Poonch, Rajouri, Jammu, and Srinagar, where the students were exposed to diverse environments and institutions. The tour also marked several first-time experiences, including rail travel to Srinagar and exposure to urban settings such as shopping complexes, Air Force Station, Jammu and exposure to Army way of life significantly broadening their outlook and confidence.

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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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