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

UDHAMPUR: To finalize the necessary arrangements in connection with ensuing Eid-Ul-Azha festival, a meeting of concerned District Officers was held today under the Chairpersonship of Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai here in the Conference Hall of DC Office Complex Udhampur.

 Senior Superintendent of Police Amod Ashok Nagpure; Additional District Development Commissioner, Rajinder Singh; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Prem Singh; CEO PDA, Chief Planning Officer  and other District Officers besides civil society members attended the meeting.

 Detailed discussions were held on the necessary arrangements for the celebration of Eid-Ul-Azha. The officials of concerned departments were asked to take measures for adequate drinking water supply, uninterrupted power supply, First Aid, deployment of Fire tenders, market inspection to ensure sale of quality eatables of government approved rates and proper sanitation in the city.

 To keep a check on overpricing and ensure quality of the eatables, a team of officers was constituted to conduct frequent market inspections.  The Chief Medical officer was directed to make provision of the Medicare facility at Eid Gah and Jamia Masjid Udhampur during the festival days, while District Police authorities were directed to deploy adequate police and traffic personnel to regulate traffic in congested areas.

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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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