In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Listens to public importance issues, assures action

SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today chaired a Block Diwas programme here at Keller block of the district. The outreach and public contact program was held with the view to listen to public importance issues and grievances for  redressal. During the interaction, the public projected several issues and demands related to completion of sports stadium Gatipora, Play-ground at Keller, road connectivity and macadamization, drinking water supply, dearth of staff in sub- district hospital, Keller, repairs of roads, construction of Battafojan bridge, Manloo footpath bridge,  functioning of filtration plant Dumpora, electricity, healthcare, education, irrigation and other developmental demands.

The Deputy Commissioner listened patiently to the issues and grievances and issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned officers for their prompt redressal. Matters requiring higher-level intervention were noted for appropriate follow-up action. The DC assured the people that genuine public concerns would be addressed in a time-bound manner. He emphasized that Block Diwas serves as an effective platform for strengthening public outreach, ensuring transparency and accelerating development at the grassroots level.

Officers from various departments provided updates on various welfare and developmental schemes being implemented in the area. ADDC, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone, ADC, Dr, Zakir Hussain Faaz, district/sectoral and block level  officers and officials, public representatives, ex- PRIs, civil society members, other stakeholders and public attended the block diwas.

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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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