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

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Border Area Development Conference(JKBADC) a registered organization working for the welfare of tribals and border residents has demanded that the J & K government must announce a clear and fixed timeline for Panchayat elections in the UT. The BADC organization stated that the term of Panches, Sarpanches and Block level developmental councils have expired over a year ago, yet there is no announcement by the government to conduct Panchayat Polls.

Dr Shazad Ahmed Malik, Chairman JKBADC and former Vice Chancellor said that Panchayats are the first and most important level of democracy and depriving people of their elected representatives is not only a statutory violation but also against the spirit of the Constitution. Due to the long delay in elections people are facing many problems in their daily life.

The BADC Chairman remarked that development developmental works in villages have slowed down badly in the absence of elected Panchayat representatives. Issues related to village roads, drinking water, electricity and sanitation are not being addressed properly by the bureaucrats. People have no elected representatives to approach for their local issues and grievances.

He noted that  the situation is even worse in border areas as border residents depend a lot on Panchayats to raise their problems. The former Vice Chancellor also demanded a fixed timeline for Urban Local Bodies elections. He also demanded that all pending formalities like delimitation and reservation should be completed at an earliest so that both Panchayat and ULB elections can be held without further delay.

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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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