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

KULGAM: The Handicrafts & Handloom Department Kulgam organized a distribution camp at DIC Complex Kulgam here during which Tool kits and equipment to Namdha Artisans of the District were distributed. It was informed that 30 tool kits were received from the Directorate of Sheep Husbandry Department Kashmir for the revival of the wool based cottage industry in the District.

Each artisan received 02 numbers of canvas tarpaulin, 01 number of Gumboots, 01 number of aluminum Pot, 01 number of Table & 01 number of Sprinklers. These Tool kits have been distributed among 30 Namdha Artisans in presence of Assistant Director Handicrafts & Handloom Kulgam, District Sheep Husbandry Officer Kulgam and Departmental Officers at District Handicraft Office Kulgam.

On the occasion, AD Handicrafts Kulgam, Sheikh Hemayun briefed the artisans to work with great enthusiasm for the revival of the wool based cottage industry and earn livelihood. The District Sheep Husbandry Officer Kulgam, Dr Zubair Qabali also briefed the artisans and assured that their Department will provide them a path to get wool from the Sheep breeders. He also briefed them about various schemes of the Department.

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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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