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

BARAMULLA: On the directions of the Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, District Employment and Counselling Centre Baramulla (DE&CC/MCC) in collaboration with Govt Degree College Tangmarg, today organised a Job Fair cum Mission Youth Self Employment Mela within the college premises.

The job fair is part of major employment drives being conducted across the district in coordination with SDMS/BDOs in order to saturate the Mission Youth schemes especially MUMKIN, Tejaswani and Spurring Entrepreneurs Initiative (SEI).

The Sub Divisional Magistrate Tangmarg, Altaf Mohsvi, in presence of Principal Government Degree College Tangmarg and Officers from the Employment department inaugurated the multifaceted event aimed to connect job seekers with a diverse array of employers.

The fair featured participation of 10 renowned companies spanning local and national employers, representing diverse industries including aviation, manufacturing, insurance, hospitality and others, collectively offering over 400 job vacancies to the youth of the district.

A total of 176 job seekers hailing from different corners of the Tangmarg participated in the event in which after rigorous interview and vetting process 36 candidates were shortlisted for the next round of interviews.

Besides the job fair, officials from the employment department, Baramulla held intensive awareness sessions about Mission Youth schemes and 18 candidates were registered on-spot under different schemes of the Mission.

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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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