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

KULGAM: To review the status of ongoing works under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in the district, a meeting was today chaired by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan at Mini-secretariat, here. During the meeting, the Chief Manager of POWERGRID briefed the chair on the project's progress.

All stakeholders were directed to adhere to the instructions of the chair and coordinate with the executing agency to ensure the successful completion of this prestigious project.

The RDSS, with a project cost of Rs 126.9 crore, aims to strengthen the power distribution infrastructure in Kulgam by installing 900 new distribution transformers and laying 500 km of Low Tension Aerial Bunched Cables (LT ABC). This will significantly reduce Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses in the district.

The meeting was attended by ADDC, Bashir Ahmad Wani; ACR, Mushtaq Ahmad Lone; Tehsildars, representatives from POWERGRID, KPDCL, PMGSY and other departments.

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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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