• Discussed Waqf Development Programmes & the benifits of the Waqf Amendments passed by the Government

SRINAGAR: Chairperson of Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board Dr Darakhshan Andrabi today held a detailed meeting with the Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju and thanked the minister for praising her work as the head of the J&K Waqf Board. She informed the Minister that the entire team of the Board had put in a lot of hard work to transform the Waqf management system in J&K which was ailing to the core. Dr Andrabi discussed futuristic Waqf development and management possibilities and plans with the Union Minister.

She hailed the central government for initiating the era of change in the Waqf Act by passing the Amendments Bill 2025. Dr Andrabi said a false propaganda against the amendments has been spread while as the these changes into the Act were long due and recommended by many who have studied or worked with the system. She said that soon the Muslim community throughout India will come to know about the benefits of these amendments. Kiren Rijiju hailed the views of Dr Andrabi and her clear stand based on facts. He also praised Andrabi for her direct samvad with the people on Waqf Bill benefits. 

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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