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

JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, reviewed the status of restoration of essential services including Power supply, water supply, road connectivity, mobile network and movement of traffic affected by recent incessant rains.

The meeting was attended by Managing Director JPDCL, IGP traffic, Commissioner JMC, Deputy Commissioners and SSPs, Chief engineers of PDD, PWD, PHE, Director Food and Civil Supplies, Heads and officials of BRO, NHAI, NHIDCL, Indian Oil Corporation and mobile service providers.

The Divisional Commissioner took stock of the areas that suffered damages to infrastructure and disruption of essential services in each district. The Regional Officer NHAI apprised the Div Com that restoration work of the severely affected portion of NH44 at Samroli in Udhampur shall be completed by tomorrow evening. The Div Com directed him to augment the men and machinery.

The officials of PWD, PDD and PHE were also directed to closely monitor the restoration works of their respective departments for speedy resumption of services. He asked the PHE department to take sampling of water in the waterlogged and flood affected water supply schemes before declaring these safe for use. The Deputy Commissioners were directed to facilitate and support the men and field staff on the ground, especially designated to restore essential services in Towns and remote and hilly areas.

The SSP traffic rural apprised the Divisional Commissioner about the regulation plan for movement of traffic and trucks carrying essential supplies from Lakhanpur to Kashmir via Mughal road. Directions were also issued for immediate distribution of adequate relief material to people of all affected areas.

He also took stock of the availability of ration supply and essential commodities in all districts and directed the concerned District Administrations to conduct the damage assessment of movable/immovable property, livestock, crops and land in their respective districts.

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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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