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

JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana today undertook an extensive tour of the flood-affected areas of Jammu city, particularly Channi and Sainik Colony. The Minister, accompanied by MLA Ch. Vikram Randhawa and DDC Member T.S. Tony, also visited Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust and KB Public School to assess the scale of damage and interact with affected residents.

During the visit, the Minister conducted an on-ground review of the ongoing water supply restoration efforts undertaken by the Jal Shakti Department. Emphasizing the importance of swift and fair distribution of essential services in times of crisis, he issued firm instructions to the Chief Engineer and Superintending Engineers of Jal Shakti, Jammu, to monitor the deployment and operations of private water tankers in the affected localities.

Maintaining that there should be strict monitoring of the water tanker operations, Rana said that operators must not be allowed to take undue advantage of the crisis. Rana had earlier convened a review meeting, where he instructed the Deputy Commissioner Jammu and Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation to take immediate and effective steps to regulate private tanker operations.

Furthermore, the Minister has instructed several Deputy Commissioners across the Jammu region to implement similar measures and maintain close oversight of tanker operations in their areas. He reiterated that ensuring safe, timely and affordable access to drinking water is a top priority for the Omar Abdullah Government and directed officials to maintain a zero-tolerance approach towards any lapses.

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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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