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

SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba, Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting to review the progress of developmental works being executed under the District Capex Plan. The comprehensive review examined projects currently being implemented by the Public Works Department (PWD) across School Education, Health, and other key sectors. The officers presented detailed briefings on the status of ongoing works, ground-level challenges, and remedial measures being undertaken to overcome operational hurdles.

Ms. Sudan emphasized strict adherence to approved timelines and   quality standards, instructing executing agencies to promptly resolve all pending issues, systematically remove bottlenecks and significantly accelerate the pace of execution to ensure that developmental interventions translate into tangible public benefits without delay. Highlighting the critical importance of coordinated inter-departmental functioning, the Deputy Commissioner called for optimum utilization of allocated funds, seamless cooperation among stakeholders and a collective focus on delivering durable infrastructure and efficient public services within stipulated timeframes. The meeting was attended by ADDC Champa Devi Thakur, Chief Planning Officer, Kasturi Lal, ACD, CEO, CMO, Executive Engineers, BDOs and other senior officers from concerned departments.

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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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