JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated the Regional Business Centre of Jammu Kashmir Bank at Rail Head Complex, Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his felicitations to the entire team of J&K Bank on the occasion.

Marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s infrastructure and business expansion strategy, the newly established centre will serve as a vital operational and administrative hub. The facility is designed to further improve service delivery and operational efficiency through its robust infrastructure and enhanced customer interface areas.

The integrated and technology-enabled business centre will be pivotal in driving efficiency, deepening market penetration and supporting J&K Bank’s vision of sustainable and inclusive expansion across geographies.

Shri Amitava Chatterjee, MD & CEO, J&K Bank also apprised the Lieutenant Governor of the Bank’s strong financial performance, highlighting that the Bank’s business has crossed Rs 2.90 lakh crore.

The commissioning of the Regional Business Centre is not merely an expansion of physical infrastructure, but a decisive step towards strengthening our business architecture in a key growth region, he said.

The new Regional Business Centre will enhance the Bank’s presence in the Jammu region while reinforcing its commitment to modernizing infrastructure in line with evolving customer expectations and business needs.

The building houses a currency chest, a state-of-the-art branch, multiple departmental offices, and dedicated operational and administrative units, significantly enhancing administrative and backend support. This facility will enable faster decision-making, improved coordination and superior customer service.

Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Shri Sudhir Gupta, Executive Director, J&K Bank; Shri R.K Chhibber and Shri Arun Gandotra, Directors on Board of J&K Bank; Shri Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu; Chief General Managers, Divisional Head, General Managers and other office bearers of the Bank, senior officials of the Industries and other line departments attended the inaugural ceremony.

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