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DODA: The District Administration Doda today bid farewell to the Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Pran Singh and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tourism Development Authority Bhaderwah Bal Krishan on their transfer.

An impressive farewell ceremony was held in the conference hall DC office to acknowledge the dedicated services of ADDC, who has been transferred as Special Secretary to the Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, and CEO Tourism as Additional Registrar, Cooperative Jammu.

The event was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police Sandeep Kumar Mehta; Additional Deputy Commissioner Sudarshan Kumar; Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhaderwah. Sunil Kumar; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Sunil Kumar Bhutyal; Deputy District Election Officer Om Parkash; Assistant Commissioner Development Manoj Kumar, along with other district officers and staff members of the ADDC office Doda.

The officers and colleagues expressed their gratitude to the outgoing officers for their invaluable contribution towards the district’s development and governance. As a mark of appreciation, a beautiful memento was presented to the outgoing ADDC and CEO Tourism on behalf of the district administration.

The Deputy Commissioner lauded the outgoing officers and hailed their contributions as commendable in ensuring the smooth execution of administrative and developmental activities in the district.  The SSP also extended his best wishes and described their tenure in Doda as commendable and hoped they would continue to excel in their future responsibilities.

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