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

POONCH: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Poonch  Vikas Kundal chaired a meeting today in the Meeting Hall of the DC Office complex to review the status of projects taken up under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The focus of the review was to enhance rural connectivity in the district. The Deputy Commissioner conducted an in-depth evaluation of the project-wise progress of the ongoing initiatives. The status of bridge constructions associated with different road projects was discussed in the meeting.

During extensive review of all PMGSY projects, the DC directed the concerned authorities to expedite the progress of work and achieve 100 percent targets set by the Government. The DC emphasized the need for executing agencies to eliminate unnecessary delays in pending works. He urged all involved to adhere strictly to quality standards in their projects to ensure the development of durable assets, ultimately benefiting the local population through improved connectivity.

The meeting was attended by the Executive Engineer of PMGSY Poonch/Mendhar, alongside all Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs), Assistant Engineers (AEs), and Junior Engineers (JEs) from the PMGSY Department.

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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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