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

KHALTSI (LEH): The two-day Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme on Mission LiFE, Poshan Abhiyaan and Swachhta Hi Seva organised by the Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India concluded on Friday at the Multipurpose Hall of the SDM Office, Khaltsi, Leh. The event, organised by CBC's Anantnag and Leh Field Offices, aimed to raise awareness about sustainable living, nutrition, and cleanliness.

The experts and resource persons representing various departments, including ICDS, Health, Education, Agriculture, and Forest highlighted the importance of sustainability, promoting practices such as waste segregation at source, mindful consumption of various resources, and the critical role of balanced nutrition in tackling malnutrition.

Shahid Mohammad Lone, Field Publicity Officer, CBC Anantnag, delivered a keynote address, urging participants to adopt sustainable practices and focus on improving nutrition in their daily lives. He emphasized the significance of government welfare schemes and the benefits they provide to the community.

Naseer Ahmad Rather, Field Publicity Officer, CBC Srinagar, further emphasized CBC's role in grassroots-level outreach, ensuring that citizens are well-informed about the government's initiatives. He said that similar outreach programmes were organised across the UT of Ladakh in the past two weeks with more events planned in Leh and Kargil districts until 10th of October.

As part of the programme, various departments set up stalls to provide on-the-spot services to attendees. The event also featured open quizzes and drawing competitions, with participants being awarded mementos and certificates of appreciation. The students also presented colourful cultural performances. The outreach programme witnessed active participation from sub-divisional administration officials, teachers, ICDS workers, students, and members of the local community.

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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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