In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Delegations highlight Lack of OBC Census, urge comprehensive survey to ensure fair representation in Panchayats and Rural Local Bodies

SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Local Bodies Dedicated Backward Classes Commission visited District Headquarter Srinagar as a part of their outreach and met the stakeholders from different panchayats and surrounding blocks of Districts Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal to assess the implications of backwardness among OBC’s in direct elections to the local bodies.

 The Commission was apprised by the delegations about the problems faced by the OBC community in getting representation in the local bodies and the circumstances that prevent them in getting elected to the rural local bodies.

The delegations expressed their concern about the absence of comprehensive census of OBC classes so far and stressed that the OBC classes survey should be done in light of more castes that have been included in 2024. The Commission gave a patient hearing to the views and grievances of the delegations and, assured to accord consideration to their concerns.

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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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