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

JAMMU: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Minga Sherpa today reviewed arrangements for Diwali celebration in the district and directed officers to ensure foolproof safety measures, crowd management, fire safety audit of markets and public awareness on handling medical emergencies.

The meeting was informed that 10 sites have been identified for cracker stalls by a committee constituted for site identification, fee deposit and approval of designated places. The Jammu Municipal Corporation has been tasked to handle site planning and preparations. In rural areas, the SDMs and the concerned SPs will grant permissions and regulate sales.

The role of the Fire & Emergency Services Department and its coordination with other departments was defined. The Deputy Director, Fire & Emergency Services was directed to keep men and machinery in place to meet any eventuality.

The DC directed the office of the Chief Medical Officer to depute staff for emergency medical services. The Information Department was directed to spread awareness among the public on safe celebration and on dealing with emergencies such as burns.

The JPDCL and the Jal Shakti Department were directed to ensure uninterrupted power and drinking water supply. The arrangements of the Jammu Development Authority were also reviewed. Security, traffic management and market inspections were also discussed. The DC directed officers to ensure public safety in rural areas as well, especially at crowded places.

The FCS&CA and Drugs & Food Control departments were directed to conduct inspections to check food adulteration and ensure availability of essential food supplies. The meeting was attended by SSP Joginder Singh; SSP Traffic Amit Bhasin; ADC Ansuya Jamwal; Chief Medical Officer Dr Narinder Bhutyal and SDMs, besides other officers.

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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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