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

GANDERBAL: BJP National General Secretary & Prabhari J&K BJP Tarun Chugh accompanied by J&K BJP President Sat Sharma, Leader of Opposition in J&K Assembly Sunil Sharma, MLA Rajiv Jasrotia and other senior leaders of BJP visited the revered Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla, Ganderbal on the auspicious occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami, where he offered prayers for peace, prosperity, and the well-being of every Indian.

Extending warm greetings to the Kashmiri Pandit community and the thousands of devotees who gathered at the holy shrine, Chugh said, "This temple is not just a place of worship, it is a Shaktipeeth — a timeless centre of power, knowledge, and wisdom. Sanatani devotees have been coming here for centuries and will continue to do so with unwavering faith."

He added that he prayed to Maa Kheer Bhawani for the progress of Viksit Bharat under the decisive and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking on Operation Sindoor, Chugh said, “It is due to the blessings of Maa Kheer Bhawani that Operation Sindoor achieved historic success. Our brave forces, under the leadership of PM Modi, delivered justice to the terrorists sitting across the border in Pakistan. The operation is a glowing example of India’s rising strength and resolve.”

Chugh said that the spiritual strength of the nation is what fuels its unity and resilience. He added, “When Maa’s blessings guide us, and when we have a leader like Narendra Modi steering the nation, no force can stop Bharat’s rise as a global power.”

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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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