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

KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today chaired the Multi Departmental - District Level Task Force (DLTF) meeting to review various measures for curbing illegal mining activities across different mining blocks of district Kupwara. SSP Handwara, Mushtaq Ahmad; ADC Kupwara, Mohd Rouf Rehman; Dy. SP Kupwara, District Mineral Officer, Executive Engineers of I&FC, DFOs, AD Fisheries and other concerned officers attended the meeting.

Addressing the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner stressed upon the officers to work with added dedication and utmost coordination for monitoring and strictly restricting the illegal mining activities across the district. She said that it is a collective responsibility of all stakeholders to make efforts towards the protection of the environment by preventing illegal and unlawful mining and directed the officers to conduct joint visits to the mining sites to monitor the mining activities.

DMO was directed to ensure that the CCTV Cameras are installed across river beds by the block owners. It was given out in the meeting that a Control Room under the supervision of District Mining Officer will be established which shall be responsible for monitoring the feed of these CCTVs. 

It was also given out that the block owners shall follow the guidelines strictly which include installation of cameras, pegging and other conditions. The meeting also discussed various other measures including Constitution of Tehsil Level and Sub Level Committees to intensify the regulation of the mining activities. 

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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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