In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Takes stock of facilities, assesses infrastructure requirements

ANANTNAG: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, today visited Khiram Dargah to take stock of the facilities available at the revered shrine.  The DC was accompanied by the ADC, Dr. Muzamil Maqbool Beig, SDM and Tehsildar Bijbehara, and other concerned officials. Interacting with the management committee members and devotees, the DC reviewed the existing facilities, took feedback, and assessed the infrastructure and service upgradation requirements at the holy shrine. He issued directions to the concerned officials to ensure all necessary amenities and infrastructure are developed so that devotees and visitors have a seamless and enriching experience.

On the occasion, the DC paid his obeisance and offered prayers for the prosperity and overall well-being of the people. He also undertook a thorough inspection of essential services at the shrine, including power and water supply, sanitation, and waste management. Calling the shrine "a symbol of our rich cultural and spiritual heritage," the DC said it is a priority of the administration to install all necessary facilities there for the ease and convenience of devotees.

Additionally, he inspected the nearby graveyard and directed the revenue authorities to resolve the approach road issue, in consultation with the R&B and other concerned departments, on priority. The management committee and devotees expressed their gratitude to the DC for the visit and hoped their genuine demands would be met in a time-bound manner.

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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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