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

BANDIPORA: The chairman District Development Council Bandipora Ab Gani Bhat, on Monday chaired DDC council meeting at Mini secretariat Bandipora to review the progress of developmental schemes implemented in District Bandipora. The meeting was attended by Vice Chairperson Kousar Shafeeq, DDC members, ADDC Mohammad Ashraf Bhatt, ACD Irfan Bahadur, and senior officers from various departments.

The meeting focused on assessing the progress of developmental works and threadbare discussed various issues of developmental schemes of district Bandipora. Chief Executive Officer District Development Council Bandipora/ADDC Mohammad Ashraf Bhatt presented a  detailed powerpoint presentation outlining schemes and projects currently underway beisdes their physical and financial status.

The meeting was informed that, District Capex Budget for the year 2024-25 has been fixed at Rs 6800.64 Lakhs for which works / activities have been identified for improvement of Rural Infrastructure, Electrification networks, drinking water facilities, Augmentation of infrastructure in educational institutions and other works of public importance.

During the meeting, DDC members raised a number of issues concerning their respective constituencies, urging for quick resolutions and the timely completion of ongoing projects. DDC  members collectively urged the concerned departments  to prioritize and expedite the pace of developmental work , ensuring that the people’s needs are met without delay.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairman DDC, Ab Gani Bhat emphasized the importance of ensuring the timely and efficient completion of all developmental schemes in the district. He urged the concerned departments to maintain coordination and ensure that the benefits of these schemes reach the public as early as possible beisdes stressed the need for accelerating the pace of work on developmental projects to prioritize their timely completion.

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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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