• Waqf Chairperson hands over the cheques of One Lakh each to fire victims at Hazratbal

SRINAGAR: Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, the Chairperson of Jammu & Kashmir today chaired a meeting for the preparedness of arrangements for upcoming Meraj-Aalam festivities. The meeting was attended by the representatives from different concerned departments. A comprehensive roadmap for coordinated working by all the departments in collaboration with J&K Waqf Board at different shrines and religious places was discussed.

Dr Andrabi instructed the departmental representatives to ensure that timely finalization of arrangements and facility delivery be ensured keeping in mind the weather situations in the valley. She thanked the administration for the support in making proper festival management at all major religious places possible. Dr Andrabi also appealed to the people to continue supporting us for more and more updated and upgraded facilities at all concerned places. Dr Darakhshan paid obeisance at Dargah Hazratbal and took stock of the ongoing renovation at the shrine. 

Waqf Board Chairperson later visited the fire victims at Dargah Hazratbal and handed over on the spot cheques of one lakh rupees to every affected household. "We are presenting our relief contribution from the Board but we all at our individual levels have also to contribute for the people in misery around us", said Darakhshan. 

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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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