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

SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan today chaired a high-level meeting with key officials to review and finalize the preparations for the upcoming Diwali festival. The meeting focused on ensuring a safe, secure, and smooth celebration for the residents of the district.

During the meeting, various crucial aspects were thoroughly discussed, including security arrangements, traffic management, health and sanitation, price regulation, fire safety and monitoring of firecracker vendors.

DC Sudan laid special emphasis on traffic segregation to ensure the smooth plying of vehicles during peak festive hours. She directed the police department to deploy adequate security personnel in coordination with the traffic police to maintain law and order.

The Deputy Commissioner also stressed the importance of price regulation and monitoring of essential commodities, instructing the concerned departments to keep a close check on market rates to prevent any undue price inflation during the festival.

Highlighting the significance of public health during the festivities, DC Sudan called for strict food safety inspections and directed the enforcement of hygiene standards, particularly at eateries and food stalls.

Instructions were also issued to the Health, Sanitation and Fire Services departments to ensure they are fully equipped and manned to handle any emergencies. She also directed for the proper inspection of firecracker vendors, ensuring compliance with safety norms.

The DC urged all departments to work in close coordination to ensure a safe, clean and joyous Diwali for all citizens. The meeting was attended by ADC Samba Jagdish Singh,AD Food, All Tehsildars, CMO, DIO, representatives from police and traffic 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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