In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Calls for flawless, coordinated execution

SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today presided over a comprehensive review meeting here at Mini Secretariat to assess and finalize arrangements for the forthcoming Republic Day celebrations and the observance of Shab-i-Miraj (SAW) across the district.

The DC undertook a detailed sector-wise review of preparedness and issued clear directions to all line departments to ensure smooth, peaceful and dignified conduct of both occasions. Emphasis was laid on security and traffic regulation, sanitation and cleanliness, uninterrupted power and water supply, health and medical preparedness, fire and emergency services, venue management, public address systems and contingency planning.

The DC stressed the importance of inter-departmental coordination, punctual execution of assigned responsibilities and strict adherence to established protocols. Officers were directed to maintain heightened alertness, ensure public convenience and uphold communal harmony during the events.

Special instructions were issued for proper crowd management, cleanliness drives at public places, readiness of medical teams and ambulances and uninterrupted essential services. The DC also directed departments to keep their field staff on standby and ensure real-time response to any exigency.

SSP, Shopian, Mushtaq Ahmed Choudhary, SDM, Zainapora, Chairman, Auqaf Aasri- sharief Pinjora, Senior officers from the civil administration, Police, Health, Municipal Services, Power Development Department, Jal Shakti, Fire & Emergency Services, Transport and other concerned departments attended the meeting and apprised the chair of the status of preparations.

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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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