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

GANDERBAL: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Ganderbal, Shyambir today convened a meeting to take stock of the physical and financial achievements made under District Capex 2024-25 here in the Conference Hall of Mini Secretariat Ganderbal. During the meeting, it was informed that out of 1635 works, 1475 have been tendered, out of which 1331 are also allotted.

DDC took a detailed review of progress achieved in each department including RDD, Health, Education, R&B, PDD, Jal Shakti & Agriculture allied departments. While reviewing sector-wise position of allotment and completion of works, the DDC directed the concerned executing agencies to ensure that the implementation of all the works on ground is expedited so that they are completed at the earliest.

He stressed to utilize the remaining months of the financial year properly to complete projects well in time by spending all the released money. Officers were stressed to put in best efforts for maximum and optimum utilization of funds under different schemes so that no released expenditure would be surrendered.

Reviewing the sector-wise and work-wise progress, the DC emphasized the need for accelerating the pace of ongoing works to ensure their timely completion. He further directed all concerned executing agencies to meet both physical and financial targets for all approved projects within the stipulated timelines.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Commissioner Development, ACP, Executive Engineers from R&B, REW, Jal Shakti and I&FC, BDOs 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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