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

SAMBA: District Development Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee to finalize the projects and works proposed by the designated Village Nodal Officers under the Vibrant Village Programme-II. The meeting was held in the Meeting Hall of the DC Office, Samba.

During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on the village-wise work plans prepared for the 16 selected villages covered under the programme. The proposed developmental works and interventions aimed at strengthening infrastructure, improving public services and enhancing livelihood opportunities in these villages were reviewed comprehensively.

The DDC stressed that before the district-level plan is finalized, the proposed work plans should be shared with all Visiting Officers nominated by the UT Government so that they remain apprised of the developmental needs and projects identified for transforming the selected villages into vibrant and sustainable communities. She further directed the officers representing the Border Guarding Forces to identify and propose projects of strategic significance from the security perspective and submit the same at the earliest for consideration under the programme.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner; Chief Planning Officer; Superintending Engineer, O&M Jammu-Samba; Executive Engineer, PWD; District Social Welfare Officer,; Assistant Director, Tourism; Principal, ITI and other concerned officers.

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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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