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

SRINAGAR: Managing Director, Jammu and Kashmir State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO) and Jammu and Kashmir Small-Scale Industrial Development Corporation (SICOP), Mohammed Shahid Saleem, today visited the industrial estates at Sempora, Khanmoh and Rakh-e-Gund Aksha to review the infrastructure development projects in these industrial estates.

These three new estates are coming up in the vicinity of Srinagar and are attracting investments worth thousands of crores. The basic infrastructure like roads, electric sub stations and poles, fencing, overhead water tanks and STPs being laid out in these industrial estates was reviewed and directions were issued to fast-track all the developmental activities. The establishment of various institutions, especially hospitals, Malls, and Information Technology parks in these Industrial Estates was also reviewed.

All the concerned officers and site engineers were directed to ensure hassle-free and smooth coordination with the industrial land allottees besides resolution of their genuine demands. The Managing Director was accompanied by General Managers and Estate Officers of the Corporations.

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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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