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

HANDWARA: In a significant move to educate the youth and general public about recently amended criminal laws, Police in Handwara organized an awareness programme at Monarch Public School Hnadwara. The initiative is aimed to familiarize students with new legal provisions enabling them to remain well informed and knowledgeable to deal the situation effectively with evolving legal framework.

During the session, police officers highlighted the key aspects of new criminal laws and threw light on its benefits on society by implementing and adhering these legal norms for maintaining law and order.

Students actively participated in the interactive session and had threadbare discussions on new laws. While voicing their queries before the penal of experts, they sought clarifications on various legal provisions and were made satisfied by law knowing experts during the course of discussions.  

J&K Police reaffirmed its commitment to acquaint general public about newly introduced laws for safety and community welfare through educational programmes and awareness campaigns aiming to foster a law-abiding society.

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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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