SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee today notified for the information of all the Intending Haj Pilgrims of Haj 2025 that the last date for depositing the Advance Haj Amount of Rs.1,30,300/- (One Lakh Thirty Thousand and Three Hundred only) has been extended up to 31st October 2024 by Haj Committee of India Mumbai vide Circular No.10 dated:21/10/2024.

After depositing the advance Haj Amount, the Provisionally Selected Pilgrims shall submit Haj Application Form (HAF) Solemn Declaration & Undertaking, Copy of Pay-in-slip/Online receipt, Medical Screening and Fitness Certificate (as per format available on the website i.e., www.hajcommittee.gov.in), Self-attested copy of international passport  and One Passport Size Photograph (white background vin (Haj Section) of the concerned Deputy Commissioners Office up to 05 November, 2024.

However, the Provisionally Selected Pilgrims of district Srinagar shall deposit the aforesaid documents directly in Haj House Bemina, Srinagar by or before 05 November, 2024. Further, all the selected pilgrims are advised to download the Medical Screening and Fitness Certificate from Haj Committee of India website www.hajcommittee.gov.in and get the same issued from Govt, Medical Officer after medical examination.

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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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