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

DODA: The arrangements for Eid-ul-Azha were today reviewed and finalized here at a meeting of stakeholder departments held in the Mini Conference Hall, DC Office Complex Doda with Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Anil Kumar Thakur in the chair. The meeting discussed action plans and tasks entrusted to different departments. Officials from police, Traffic police, Municipal Bodies, Animal and Sheep Husbandry Department, JPDCL, Jal Shakti, Food civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs gave updates on the arrangements made by their respective departments.

The ADC reviewed the arrangements made for sanitation around mosques, Eid-gahs and slaughterhouses, availability of clean drinking water, lighting in streets and markets and overall security. He directed the Municipal authorities to deploy sanitation teams and ensure street lights are functional. The Animal and Sheep Husbandry Department was instructed to carry out health checks of sacrificial animals to prevent the spread of diseases. The Health Department was asked to set up medical aid camps near large congregation areas and keep emergency services standby.

The ADC also directed the formation of special market inspection teams to monitor the availability and pricing of essential commodities. The Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department was tasked with maintaining adequate stock of essential commodities and preventing black marketing or hoarding. The Fire and Emergency Services department was instructed to station fire tenders at key locations. Departments such as PWD (R&B), Jal Shakti and JPDCL were directed to take measures to maintain roads, water pipelines and the power distribution network during the festive days.

Stakeholders including representatives from the Beopar Mandal, Bazaar Association, Butcher Association and Legal Traders Association also shared their concerns and suggestions. ADC Anil Kumar Thakur emphasized the importance of maintaining communal harmony, field-level monitoring and close inter-departmental coordination for a safe and joyous Eid-ul-Azha celebration. The meeting was attended both in person and virtually by SDMs, officers from various engineering wings, law enforcement and civil departments.

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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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