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

JAMMU: Under the Public Samvaad initiative launched by the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), a program was organized today in Ward No. 25, Rehari Colony. Member of Legislative Assembly, (MLA) Jammu West Arvind Gupta and Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation Dr. Devansh Yadav presided over the function. Addressing the gathering, the MLA emphasized the importance of community involvement in shaping the future of Jammu. 

Appreciating the Jammu Municipal Corporation for launching Public Samvaad in the Municipal limits, the MLA said that Jammu Municipal Corporation continues to encourage active citizen engagement through such initiatives, ensuring that development efforts align with public needs and aspirations.

Dr. Yadav said that the program served as a platform for open dialogue between citizens and officials, focusing on ensuring public participation in developmental initiatives. He said that all the demands projected by the locals in the Public Samvaad would be looked into and focused attention would be given for their redressal in the budget.

Highlighting various initiatives taken by the JMC for providing improved basic amenities to the people, Dr. Yadav said that JMC has taken up various projects in this regard. As part of the event, saplings were planted by the dignitaries, reinforcing the commitment to environmental sustainability.  Moreover, a cleanliness pledge was also taken by all participants, underscoring the need for collective efforts in maintaining a clean and green Jammu.

The locals projected a charter of demands which include repair of street lights, development and maintenance of parks, besides cleanliness of lanes and drains. Among others present were Joint Commissioner (A) Krishan Lal; Joint Commissioner (H&S) Abdul Star; Deputy Commissioner (North) Sanjay Badyal; Secretary JMC, Chand Singh; Joint Commissioner (Works) Firdous Ahmad Qazi;  and other functionaries of JMC , besides public representatives and a large number of locals.

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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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