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

POONCH:  District Development Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the physical and financial progress under the District Capex Budget 2025–26, along with Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and UT Sector Schemes in the district. The DDC took a detailed sector-wise review of ongoing and upcoming developmental projects.

 Superintending Engineer Hydraulic Circle, Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) and Executive Engineer I&FC presented detailed briefings on the physical and financial status of works approved under different heads, including PWD, DDC Grants, Health, Secondary Education, NFB, Untied Funds, ULB, CDF, TSP Roads, YSS and other sectors. The DDC also reviewed progress of NABARD funded Roads, Samagra projects, PMAAGY, BADP, NABARD-AH, among other developmental initiatives and stressed the need for early completion of all works.

The meeting also discussed major infrastructure projects including construction of Administrative Complexes at Mendhar and Poonch, motorable bridges and other key works. While assessing the status of roads, bridges and other developmental works, the DDC stressed adherence to timelines.   

The meeting was attended by CPO Shama Un Ahmed, Superintending Engineer Hydraulic Circle Poonch, Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Poonch, Mendhar & Surankote, CEO Mukhtar Ahmed Manhas and other concerned 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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