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

KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan Monday convened a meeting of concerned officers and other stakeholders to review the arrangements for celebration of the upcoming festival of Eid-ul-Adha in the district. Speaking at the occasion, DC impressed upon the officers to be more proactive on ground and ensure availability of all essential amenities to the people so that they can celebrate the holy festival of Eid-ul-Adha with traditional fervor.

She directed the KPDCL and Jal Shakti officers to ensure availability of uninterrupted power and water supply to the people during the festival period so that they may not face any inconvenience. She directed them for establishment of Control Rooms for timely redressal of the grievances of the people. Regarding sanitation, Municipal Committees were directed to ensure cleanliness and proper sanitation in and around Eidgahs and market places in the towns.

With respect to market checking, DC directed the concerned officers of civil and police to intensify the market inspections in major towns of the district to put strict vigil on profiteering, hoarding and other unfair trade activities. DC also reviewed availability of food supply/essential commodities, security and other relevant arrangements.

Meanwhile, several members from Auqaf Committees and Market Associations of Kupwara, Handwara, Langate, Sogam, Kralpora, Kralgund and Trehgam who were present in the meeting put forth their demands and grievances before the chair regarding water supply, power supply, sanitation etc. DC heard them patiently and assured them of timely redressal of their genuine issues.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad; ADC Handwara, Javed Naseem Masoodi; ASP Kupwara, SDM Lolab, CMO, DSHO, Executive Engineer KPDCL/PHE, Tehsildars, Executive Officers of Municipal Committees, Traffic Police personnel, besides, members of different Auqaf Committees and Market Associations were also present in the meeting.

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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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