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

RAJOURI: District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma today convened a meeting to review the progress of the Rajouri Town Beautification Project and to discuss the modalities for its timely completion.

During the meeting, the DDC issued a string of directions aimed at enhancing coordination and accelerating the execution of works under the project. He instructed for the constitution of a dedicated coordination committee to ensure smooth communication among all stakeholder departments and to resolve bottlenecks on priority.

Emphasising the need for aesthetic improvement, the DDC directed the concerned officers to focus on landscaping and ensuring cleanliness around the boundary walls in the beautification zones. He further instructed that tricolour lights be made fully functional at the earliest to enhance the visual appeal of the town, especially during evenings.

As part of the greening initiative, the DDC also directed the plantation of Ficus Benjamina across designated areas under the project to create a vibrant and eco-friendly urban environment. The DDC stressed the importance of interdepartmental coordination and timely execution to realise the vision of a clean, green and aesthetically enriched Rajouri town.

The meeting was attended by ADDC Malikzada Sheraz ul Haq; ADC   Chander Prakash; Ex. En PWD, Aftab Anwar; CEO Municipality, Yusaf ul Umar; CO Town Unit, District Floriculture Officer and other district and sectoral officers.

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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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