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

JAMMU: A delegation led by former Corporator, Rama, from Resham Ghar Colony today called on Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, at Civil Secretariat, Jammu. She raised various issues related to water supply in ward number 13 of the area and called for augmentation of water supply in the area. She said that the supply hours are insufficient to meet the demand and requested for an increase in the duration of water supply hours.

Keeping in mind the increasing population of the area, Rama also requested for installation of a tube well in the area as a sustainable measure to ease the water woes of the area. The Minister gave a patient hearing to the issues raised by the delegation and said that the government is abreast with the problems faced by the people and corrective measures are being taken up wherever required.

The Minister issued on the spot directions to Chief Engineer PHE for ensuring prompt redressal of the issues raised by the former Corporator. Likewise, other delegations and individuals also met the Minister and raised various developmental issues of their localities.

The Minister assured the delegations that all their grievances and demands would be taken up for prompt redressal. He said the present government is committed to ensure equitable development of Jammu and Kashmir with special emphasis on neglected and unreached parts.

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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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