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

BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri on Tuesday approved  relief of Rs. 06 lakh to NoKs of road accident victims in a road safety meeting held at Mini Secretariat Bandipora. ARTO Bandipora, Anees Ahmad briefed the chair regarding the road accident cases of the District. After threadbare discussions, a total of 08 road accident cases were approved for relief to next of kin (NoKs) of road accident victims. 

Out of 08 cases, 03 cases were granted Rs. 50,000 each, who have already availed interim relief of the same amount. Additionally, 04 other cases were approved for full relief of Rs. 1 lakh each besides one case also received interim relief of Rs. 50,000 for the NoKs of the accident victim.

On the occasion, the DC emphasized the importance of timely assistance to the families of road accident victims and asked  the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) to expedite the processing of pending cases to ensure the relief is provided in accordance with existing rules. Among others, the meeting was attended by CPO Mohammad Maqbool Lone, ARTO Anees Ahmad, CMO Dr.Rafi Ahmad Salathi, DySP C.L.Verma and other concerned.

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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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