JAMMU: Secretary of the Hospitality and Protocol (H&P) Department, Avny Lavasa, inspected the ongoing construction of staff quarters adjacent to the Circuit House at Canal Road, Jammu, on Monday. The project, valued at Rs. 3.43 crore, is being executed under the SASCI scheme and is slated for completion by the end of the current financial year.

The project, which is 95 percent complete, includes 12 two bedroom flats for the employees of H&P department. The Secretary expressed satisfaction with the progress and directed the Executive Engineer and executing agency to ensure physical and financial completion of the project before closing of the current financial year.

The inspection was followed by a meeting with H&P department officers, where Lavasa discussed departmental issues, including reorganisation and human resource matters. She directed the officials to resolve these issues promptly. Director H&P and other departmental officers were present during the visit and meeting.

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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