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

ANANTNAG: To address the concerns of the local community and ensure effective public service delivery, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, SF Hamid presided over the outreach and grievance redressal programme, Block Diwas today at Khiram. The program was attended by SDM Bijbihara, ACD, Tehsildar Srigufwara, BMO, BDO, concerned officers from various departments, members of civil society, ex PRI members and the local public.

During the program, the DC gave a patient hearing to the residents who raised issues pertaining to road and telecom connectivity, healthcare services, lift irrigation and borewell schemes, provision of electric poles, solar lights and other amenities, school upgradation, creation of new government institutions, land compensation, among others. 

Addressing the gathering, the DC re-tierated the district administration’s commitment to the time-bound resolution of all genuine grievances, assuring that issues would be taken up with the suitable authorities for effective redressal. He issued on-spot directions to the concerned officers to ensure prompt and efficient resolution of genuine concerns raised by the public.

On the occasion, the representatives of line departments imparted awareness to the participants about respective beneficiary oriented schemes, online services and welfare initiatives. Lastly, the DC issued directions to the departments to conduct special beneficiary registration and enrollment camps in the area during the next week for saturation of all Centrally Sponsored and Welfare Schemes.

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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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