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

SRINAGAR:  Avny Lavasa, Secretary, Tourism Department, who is also the Chief Executive of Royal Springs Golf Course Srinagar, conducted her first review meeting at the Royal Springs Golf Course, Srinagar, to assess the overall functioning, operational efficiency, and maintenance of the facilities at the prestigious Golf Course.

During the visit, the Chief Executive, accompanied by the Secretary RSGC, and the allied team, undertook a comprehensive inspection of the golf course premises and its various facilities. The visit was aimed at taking stock of the existing arrangements, reviewing the efficiency of the overall setup, and assessing the functioning and upkeep of the facilities to ensure smooth and effective operations.

The Chief Executive visited different sections of the Golf Course to gain first-hand insight into the working of the golf course and the facilities being extended to members and visitors.

The interaction with the Secretary RSGC, and the concerned team provided an opportunity to review the existing operational arrangements and assess areas requiring attention for further improvement.

Secretary Tourism  was apprised about the initiatives being taken to improve the Course, Club House, enrolment of new members and follow up action being taken on the decisions taken in the Board of Governors meeting of RSGC that was chaired by the Chief Minister on 2nd June, early this year.

The visit reaffirmed the importance of maintaining high standards of service, effective management, and the continued upkeep of infrastructure at Royal Springs Golf Course, which remains one of Srinagar’s prominent tourism and recreational destinations.

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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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