JAMMU: Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu bid a warm farewell to Information Assistant Neel Kamal and PAS Operator Ashok Kumar who attained superannuation today. Neel Kamal Information Assistant served in the department for over 33 years whereas PAS Operator Ashok Kumar served for 28 years.

An impressive function was organized in the Auditorium of DIPR to bid farewell to the officials. Joint Director Information, Atul Gupta; Deputy Director (PR) Jammu, Ankush Hans; Deputy Director  (HQ), Virender Gupta; Field Publicity Officer, Mukesh Kumar, Youth Information Officer, Monika Sambyal; Information Officers, Sachin Bali, Ashu Kumari besides other officers and officials of the department and family members of retiring officials attended the function.

Speaking on the occasion, Joint Director Information hailed the services rendered by the retiring officials in DIPR and congratulated them on their retirement. He extended his best wishes to the officials for their post-retirement life and opined that post-retirement life could be dedicated to the betterment of society.

Other officers and colleagues also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the contribution of the retiring officials in the department. The officers and officials of DIPR also appreciated retiring officials for their dedicated service career in the department and congratulated them on their superannuation.

On the occasion, a colourful cultural programme was presented by the artists of culture unit of the department which were highly appreciated by the audience.

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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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