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

BARAMULLA: In a significant effort aimed to ensure timely snow clearance and improve winter connectivity, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today inaugurated the Snow Clearance Unit at Watergam, Rafiabad under the Mechanical and Hospital Division Baramulla. This newly established unit will cater specifically to the entire Rafiabad area, ensuring swift snow clearance operations during the winter months.

During the inaugural ceremony, the Executive Engineer, Mechanical Division Baramulla, briefed the DC about the availability of machinery and the operational readiness of the unit. He highlighted the deployment of essential equipment to effectively address snow accumulation across the region and maintain road connectivity.

Speaking on the occasion, DC emphasized the importance of proactive measures for snow clearance to minimize disruptions during the winter season. He stressed the need for efficient coordination among departments to ensure uninterrupted mobility for residents and emergency services.

The establishment of this unit at Watergam has been widely appreciated by the local residents, who see it as a crucial step towards addressing long-standing issues of snow clearance and winter accessibility. Meanwhile, local residents brought up the pressing demand for the desilting of Nalah Hamal, which passes through Watergam. The residents emphasized that desilting is essential to prevent waterlogging, flooding and improve the overall drainage system in the area.

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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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