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

KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rajesh Kumar Shavan today chaired a meeting to review and finalize the necessary arrangements for Eid-ul-Azha. The meeting held threadbare discussion on the arrangements to be put in place like security, transport, sanitation, uninterrupted water and power supply, availability of essential commodities, health and other related facilities.

The DC asked to constitute joint teams of Revenue, Municipal Council, FCS&CA, Food Safety, Police and Legal Metrology to ensure adequate availability of quality mutton, chicken, vegetables, fruits, bakery and confectionery etc. To ensure hassle-free movement of people, the Transport Department was instructed to provide sufficient transport services on all routes during the festival days.

The Municipal authorities were directed to take measures for proper sanitation around the mosques and Eidgahs in consultation with local committees. The Health Department was directed to keep ambulances available along with medical and para-medical staff at all religious places where main congregations are to be held on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha.

The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Naresh Singh; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pawan Kotwal; PO ICDS, Dr. Rishi Sharma; CEO KDA Kesar Bhawani; Addl SP  Pardeep Singh; ACR   Idrees Lone, besides concerned district officers, President Majlis Shoura and representatives of Auqaf.

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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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