In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • DC Ramban inaugurates innovative venture

RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today inaugurated the Rural Business Service Hub (RBSH) established at Magerkote, Ramsoo by a young entrepreneur Ajaz Ahmed under the HADP project “Strengthening Agriculture Marketing,” being implemented by the Horticulture Planning and Marketing Department.

Accompanied by Senior Superintendent of Police, Arun Gupta, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the facilities created under the project and appreciated the initiative for bringing essential agricultural services closer to farmers in this remote region. He emphasized that such centres will greatly benefit the farming community by providing access to modern agricultural machinery, tools and timely services, thereby enhancing productivity and reducing input costs.

He directed the Area Marketing Officer to extend proper technical guidance to the entrepreneur and ensure that the centre makes available the complete range of agricultural machinery, farm tools and other necessary inputs required by farmers. The DC was informed that the unit is also providing on-site machinery services, enabling farmers to easily hire equipment as per their requirement.

The DC encouraged local growers to take full advantage of the newly established Hub and integrate modern techniques into their farming practices for better outcomes.

Area Marketing Officer Ramban, Tehsin Iqbal Chib, Senior Scientist KVK Ramban, Raj Kumar, Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer, Ajaz Ahmed Rishi, Horticulture Development Officer Ramsoo, Amer, Assistant Grading & Marketing Officer Batote, Raju Zutshi, Grading & Marketing Inspector and various farmers were present on the occasion. 

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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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