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

NEW DELHI: J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) strongly raised the issue of recurring flash floods, cloudbursts, landslides and other natural disasters in Jammu & Kashmir in the Rajya Sabha, urging the Central Government to provide a special financial and rehabilitation package for the affected families.

Highlighting the recent tragedy in Rajouri, Poonch and other parts of the Union Territory, Sat Sharma said that repeated natural calamities have claimed precious lives, destroyed homes, damaged vital infrastructure and devastated the livelihoods of thousands of families. He stressed that while rescue and immediate relief are essential, the long-term rehabilitation of affected families deserves equal priority.

Sharma said, “Although immediate rescue and relief operations are carried out, affected families often face long-term hardships due to lack of resources for reconstruction and rehabilitation. Therefore, I urge the government to consider providing special central financial assistance to Jammu and Kashmir to rehabilitate and rebuild homes, restore damaged public infrastructure, and restart livelihoods.”

Sharma also requested the government to consider a special rehabilitation package for families who have lost their homes or earning members in such disasters, so that they can resume their lives with dignity. Given the increasing frequency and intensity of such disasters in the hilly terrain, it is crucial to have a sustained and adequately funded central rehabilitation mechanism to ensure timely recovery and long-term resilience in Jammu and Kashmir, he said.

Sat Sharma said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Central Government has consistently adopted a people-first approach in responding to natural calamities by ensuring prompt relief, rehabilitation and infrastructure restoration. He expressed confidence that the Government will give due consideration to the genuine concerns of the affected people of Jammu & Kashmir.

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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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