SRINAGAR: Shaleen Kabra, a 1992-Batch IAS Officer today assumed charge as Director General, Jammu & Kashmir Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (J&K IMPA&RD).

Following the assumption of charge, Shaleen Kabra held an introductory meeting with the officers, faculty members and staff of the Institute. He discussed various administrative and institutional matters and sought their feedback on issues and challenges concerning the functioning of the Institute.

The Director General also took stock of the overall functioning and infrastructure of the IMPA&RD campus and discussed measures for addressing the issues identified and ensuring their timely resolution.

Later, Shaleen Kabra interacted with the Officer Trainees of the Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Service, Jammu & Kashmir Accounts (Gazetted) Service and Jammu & Kashmir Police (Gazetted) Service, who are presently undergoing training at the Institute. He exchanged views with the trainees on the ongoing training programmes and sought their feedback on various aspects of the training.

Shaleen Kabra also reviewed the facilities and amenities being provided to the Officer Trainees, including the academic and training-related arrangements. At the conclusion of the visit, the Director General expressed satisfaction over the facilities and arrangements available to the Officer Trainees under the ongoing training programmes.

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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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