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

SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today visited Nadimarg Zainapora where Murti Sthapana Puja (Installation of Idol) was performed by the devotees of the Kashmiri Pandit community at Arde Nareshwar Temple. The devotees had converged from far-off places of the UT today at the ancient Temple site at Nadimarg in appreciable numbers and thronged the temple for taking part in the Puja.

The Puja ceremony was held in a peaceful atmosphere with local Muslims welcoming the Pandit brothers who were on site to take part in the Puja. The Puja ceremony took place after a gap of twenty years. This marks the Era of peace and prosperity, the DC mentioned on the occasion. The ceremony was attended by local communities along with the district and sub divisional authorities.

Proper security arrangements were in place with other line departments providing essential services to devotees. The DC took review of the arrangements and interacted with devotees and listened to a wide range of their welfare issues including the demands for the establishment of Community Hall or Yatra bhawan. He assured them about the prompt action on the issue.

The DC also visited the vacant homes of Kashmiri Pandits at Nadimarg and also the adjoining land. From the district administration, ADC, Zakir Hussain Faaz; SDM, Nissar Ahmad Wani; DIO, Showkat Hussain accompanied the DC along with other officers and officials of administration.

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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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