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

JAMMU: In a major step towards strengthening employment opportunities under the Centre’s nationwide recruitment drive, Northern Railway’s Jammu Division will organize a grand “Rozgar Mela” on May 23, during which appointment letters will be distributed to nearly 220 selected youth from Jammu and Kashmir.

The event is part of the Government of India’s flagship employment campaign aimed at providing transparent and merit-based government job opportunities to youth across the country. At the national level, around 5,1000 candidates are set to receive appointment letters during the programme.The Rozgar Mela seeks to empower young aspirants by inducting them into various government services and encouraging their active participation in nation-building under the vision of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”.

According to officials, all administrative, technical and security arrangements for the event have been finalized. Selected candidates from Jammu and Kashmir as well as neighbouring regions are expected to participate in the ceremony, where chief guests and senior officials will personally hand over appointment letters to the newly recruited candidates.

During the programme, the appointees will also take an oath to serve the nation with dedication and uphold the spirit of “Nation First”.The selected candidates will be appointed to various posts in departments including Railways, Postal and Financial Services, Medical Departments and Banks. The appointments will cover technical, non-technical and safety category posts.Speaking about the event, Divisional Railway Manager Jammu, Vivek Kumar said that youth are the greatest asset of the nation and Jammu Division is proud to host the prestigious Rozgar Mela.

“The 23rd of May will bring new hope and opportunities for nearly 220 families. This initiative will further strengthen economic stability and social empowerment in the region,” he said.Officials informed that all selected candidates have already been notified through email, SMS and postal communication. Candidates have been advised to report at the venue on time to ensure smooth completion of the appointment process.

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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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