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

JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and Transport, Satish Sharma today visited the flood-affected areas of Block Chowki Choura, including Panchayat Rah (village Rah) and Hardu Mallara, to take stock of the situation caused by heavy rains and flash floods. The Minister was accompanied by senior officers of district Administration, PHE, RDD, PWD, Irrigation and Flood control and other allied departments.

During his visit, the Minister interacted with the affected families and personally assessed the damages to property, infrastructure, and agricultural fields. He was informed that several families have been shifted to safer places, including Government High School and Panchayat Ghar Rah Salyote, as a precautionary measure to ensure their safety.

Satish Sharma directed the district administration and concerned officials to provide immediate relief and rehabilitation support to all affected households. He stressed that essential supplies like ration, clean drinking water, LPG and medical aid must reach the displaced families without delay. The Minister also instructed officials to ensure the restoration of electricity, road connectivity, and water supply at the earliest.

The Minister reiterated that the safety and well-being of citizens remains the topmost priority of the Government and assured the people that adequate funds and resources will be mobilized for their relief and rehabilitation.

He further directed the authorities to conduct a comprehensive assessment of damages to property, livestock, and crops so that affected families can be compensated in a timely manner.

Appealing to the people to remain vigilant in vulnerable areas, Satish Sharma said the administration is keeping a close watch on the situation and necessary measures are being taken to minimize further hardship.

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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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