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

BARAMULLA: The Range Police Headquarters, Baramulla organized a one-day “Awareness-cum-Training Workshop on Financial Implementation Protocols,” held at the Dak Bungalow, Baramulla under the aegis of financial unit of MHA. The event, chaired by Shri. Shakeel Maqbool-ICAS (Internal Financial Advisor, J&K Home), featured his resource team delivering in-depth instructions to participants.

The workshop was graced by the presence of senior police Officers, including DIG North Kashmir Range Shri. Maqsood-ul-Zaman (IPS), and SSP District Baramulla Shri. Gurinderpal Singh (IPS). Their support underscored the significance of financial governance and compliance across department operations.

Attendees included all Drawing & Disbursing Officers (DDOs) representing a wide range of Home Department units across the North Kashmir Range. Participants came from District offices, Armed Battalions, Police Training Centres, Prosecution Department, Jail administration, as well as the Fire & Emergency Services. These DDOs were joined by their staff, including GeM Operators, Assistants and Contingency Clerks, highlighting the workshop’s inclusive and functional approach.

The session offered practical training on core elements of departmental financial management. Participants gained clarity on standardized billing procedures, understood proper payment protocols, and explored approaches to audit the expenditures of their respective units. The interactive format allowed for detailed discussions that reinforced the importance of accuracy and transparency in every stage viz from billing to disbursement to financial audit.

By focusing on these foundational processes, the workshop aimed to strengthen financial compliance, sharpen audit readiness, and promote efficient resource management across various arms of the Home Department. The workshop reaffirmed the department’s commitment to nurturing financial accountability and enhancing internal governance at all levels of operations.

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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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