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

REASI: A team of experts from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), accompanied by senior officers of the District Administration Reasi including ADDC Reasi Sukhdev Singh Samyal, ADC Rakesh Kumar and other officers today conducted a comprehensive Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) visit to the affected areas of the district.

During the visit, the NDMA team assessed the extent of damage and interacted with officers to gather detailed information on losses pertaining to infrastructure, housing, agriculture, livestock, community assets and essential services. The objective of the PDNA exercise was to evaluate the immediate requirements of the affected population and support the formulation of a comprehensive rehabilitation and recovery plan.

As part of the assessment, the team attended a meeting at the DC Office Complex Reasi, where ADDC Reasi presented a detailed report on the losses to lives, livestock, crops, houses, government property and community infrastructure.

District officers briefed the NDMA experts on the ground situation and the response measures already taken to restore normalcy. The team also reviewed the ongoing relief and restoration efforts, emphasizing the need for close coordination among various departments to ensure effective recovery and improved disaster preparedness.

The NDMA experts directed all concerned departments to submit accurate and comprehensive details of damages, supported with geo-tagged photographs. They stressed that each loss must be properly documented, including the level and nature of damage. For infrastructure-related damages, officers were instructed to provide exact measurements and the extent of affected areas.

The visiting team highlighted that creating resilient infrastructure is essential to minimize losses in the event of future disasters. The District Administration assured full cooperation and commitment to timely submission of all required information to facilitate the NDMA’s assessment and subsequent recovery planning.

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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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