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

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several delegations and individuals at the Civil Secretariat here and discussed issues relating to film promotion, industrial infrastructure, regional development, education and youth empowerment.

Onir, filmmaker associated with Anticlock Films, Mumbai, called on the Chief Minister and discussed matters concerning the promotion and development of the film sector in Jammu and Kashmir.

A delegation comprising Lokesh Kumar Gupta, General Manager, IRCON, also met the Chief Minister and discussed possibilities for expanding IRCON International Limited’s role in industrial infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir.

Mehnaaz A.G. Nadiadwala, author, social activist and Founder and Trustee of the Mehnaaz A.G. Nadiadwala Foundation (MAGN Foundation), called on the Chief Minister and discussed initiatives aimed at the progress, development and welfare of the region.

A delegation led by Mudassir Mushtaq Raina, Manager Operations, Unacademy Kashmir, apprised the Chief Minister of the Wisdom Aptitude Talent Hunt (WATH), an educational initiative aimed at identifying, nurturing and empowering talented youth across Jammu and Kashmir.

Major General Anupinder Bevli, VSM, Additional Director General, NCC Directorate J&K and Ladakh, also called on the Chief Minister and expressed gratitude for the support extended by the government to the NCC Directorate J&K and Ladakh.

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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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