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

JAMMU: The Office of the Principal Accountant General, Jammu & Kashmir celebrated Audit Diwas  2025 at its Jammu office from 17 November to 28 November 2025, organizing a series of meaningful  events that underscored the vital role of audit in ensuring transparency, accountability, and good  governance. 

The celebrations commenced with a Yoga Day and a Blood Donation Camp. Throughout the Audit Diwas fortnight, various activities were held involving staff and key stakeholders from the State and the department. These included awareness programs on the significance of audit, an Audit run, a Cleanliness drive and Plantation activities, reflecting the department's commitment to social responsibility and environmental consciousness. 

The concluding ceremony featuring cultural presentation was held today at CSIR-IIIM, Canal Road. The event commenced with the National Anthem, followed by Deep Parjawalan and Saraswati Vandana, setting a traditional and graceful tone for the program.  A range of cultural performances followed, featuring participants from the J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages and staff members of the Pr. AG's office.  Mementoes were presented to all participants in recognition of their contributions. 

The occasion was graced by Chairman, Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the J&K Legislative Assembly Sham Lal Sharma, who attended as the Chief Guest, along with other esteemed dignitaries. The event was presided over by Principal Accountant General J&K J.P.N Singh. 

In his address, the Chief Guest emphasized the indispensable role of audit in promoting accountability and ensuring proper utilization of public resources in the current governance landscape. He appreciated the efforts of the audit fraternity in safeguarding public financial management. 

The Principal Accountant General, in his remarks, underlined the growing importance of audit as a cornerstone of democratic governance and fiscal integrity. He highlighted the need for adopting advanced audit methodologies, leveraging data-driven insights and fostering continuous capacity building to effectively address emerging challenges in public financial administration. He also highlighted the changes reflected in the working model of the department's complete digitization of pension functions. 

The celebration of Audit Diwas 2025 concluded on a positive and inspiring note, reaffirming the department's dedication to strengthening transparency and accountability in public governance. 

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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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