In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Says initiative has generated positive response from the citizens

ANANTNAG: Principal Secretary Higher Education, Alok  Kumar, presided over a public darbar at Dak Bunglow Khanabal to provide a platform to the local residents to raise their issues and concerns for redressal. The public darbar was attended by District Development Council Chairman, MY Gorsi, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, SF Hamid and other senior officers. A large number of residents and representatives of trade bodies among others were also present.

During the event, the locals and various public representatives highlighted their grievances. Principal Secretary assured the participants that all their genuine issues raised in the public Darbar would be redressed in a time bound manner. Alok  Kumar also issued on the spot directions to officers for prompt redressal.

Principal Secretary also appreciated the District Administration and said that the administration is doing well in mitigating local issues besides ensuring growth and development in the District. Alok  Kumar remarked that this initiative has generated positive response from the citizens who find it very easy to interact with the highest officers of the Administration.

Addressing the Darbar, the Deputy Commissioner said that the Public Darbars are an initiative of the government wherein the highest functionaries of the government preside over grievance redressal camps to resolve the issues of the public at grass roots level.

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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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