In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Aims to raise awareness about Census 2027 and digital data collection

KULGAM: The District Administration Kulgam today organised a quiz competition on Census 2027 at the Auditorium, Mini Secretariat, Kulgam, under the chairmanship of   Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, who is also  Principal Census Officer, Shahzad Alam, with the aim of raising public awareness about Census 2027.

The competition was preceded by an online quiz in which 70 participants from different sections of society took part. Of these, 15 shortlisted participants qualified for the face-to-face competition held today.

The participants were divided into five teams and competed in three rounds, including the Oral Round, Placard Round and Visual Round. After a close contest, Team D secured the highest marks and emerged as the winner.

Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, along with Additional Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Vikar Ahmad Giri, distributed mementoes among the members of the winning team and certificates to all participants. The winners will also be awarded cash prizes in recognition of their performance.

The competition aimed to enhance public awareness about Census 2027 and encourage greater understanding and participation in the census process among different sections of society.

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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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