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

RAJOURI: Nodal Officer for Complaints,(Additional District Development Commissioner Rajouri), on the direction of District Election Officer (DEO) Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, reviewed preparations for  smooth conduct of polling for the upcoming General Elections to the Legislative Assembly, 2024. 

The meeting focused on maintenance of roads leading to polling stations and ensuring the availability of basic Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF) for voters. The Nodal Officer emphasized the critical role that infrastructure plays in facilitating voter access to polling stations.

 The Executive Engineers (ExEns) from the Public Works Department (PWD), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), and Border Roads Organisation (BRO) were directed to ensure that all roads leading to polling stations are properly maintained and accessible on polling day. 

Special attention was drawn towards the remote and rural areas to ensure that voters in every part of the district can easily reach their polling stations. The Additional District Development Commissioner instructed all departments to ensure that the basic AMF, including water supply, electricity, ramps, and proper sanitation, are in place at each polling station. 

The meeting was attended by all Assistant Returning Officers (AROs), along with the Executive Engineers of PWD, PMGSY, and BRO, who assured their commitment to completing the necessary road works and providing adequate facilities well ahead of the polling day.

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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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