HAJIN: The General Council of Kashmiri's oldest literary organization Halqua e Adab Sonawari (HAS) met at MD Hajini Meroial School in Hajin. About fifty members of Halqua e Adab Sonawari attended the meeting. At the beginning of the meeting, Shabbir Maqbool recited verses of the Holy Quran and Maulvi Riaz Hakbari presented Naat Rasool Maqbool (SAW). At the meeting, Dr. Riyaz-ul-Hassan outlined the programs for the new year, which were approved by the members.

An essay writing competition for school students will be organized in this year's programs. While programs will be organized under the "Katha Batha" series with many senior writers and members of the Halqa. This year, the Day of the Ancestors will be organized in the month of September. On this occasion, Khilat e Hajni, Khilat e Aziz Hajini and Aziz Hajini Gold Medal will be awarded. It was unanimously decided that a special event will be organized in the memory of famous writer from Hajin Ghulam Hassan Taskeen in October. After this, Farooq Hajini presented the budget on behalf of the Secretary Finance.

A critical forum was also held at the end of the meeting. In this forum, Farooq Ateeb presented a ghazal while Farooq Prangi presented a naat. The participants had a lively discussion on both these works of art. Sheikh Ghulam Muhammad, Vice President of the HAS, thanked the guests. Dr. Riyaz ul Hassan conducted proceedings of the event.

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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