In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Strongly refutes news report about its functioning

SRINAGAR: With reference to the news item published in a local English daily concerning an alleged administrative crisis in the Public Works Department (PWD), South Kashmir, the office of the Chief Engineer, PW (R&B) Department South Kashmir today rebutted the news item, terming it unfounded and devoid of facts. In an official communiqué issued here, it has been given out that all key administrative posts in the department are currently functional and officers have been duly posted, and the administrative structure is intact.

“The posts of Chief Engineer and Superintending Engineers are duly manned and fully functional, handling their respective administrative and technical responsibilities effectively,” read the official statement. Further in a few instances to boost functionality, additional charges have been assigned  to ensure that public services and deliverables are not affected, the statement said.

 â€œBoth administrative and technical operations are being carried out smoothly on a day-to-day basis without any disruption,” read the statement. The statement further has  refuted the portrayal of an “administrative crisis” in the department as far from truth and not aligning with the actual status on the ground. The department remains fully operational and committed to public service," the statement reads.

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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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