• EJAC Vice President Farooq Khan prays for eternal peace of departed soul, stands with bereaved family

SRINAGAR: The Chairman of the Mechanical Irrigation & Flood Control Employees Federation (MI&FCEF), Farooq Ahmad Khan, has expressed deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Zoona Rehman, mother of Shabir Ahmad Kuloo, a sincere and devoted employee of the Irrigation & Flood Control Department, who passed away on 14th July 2025 at her residence in Wanabal, Rawalpora, Srinagar.

On the directions of EJAC Vice President Farooq Khan, a delegation of the Federation, led by Chief Spokesperson Farooq Ahmad Malik, visited the bereaved family at Wanabal, Rawalpora to express solidarity and offer condolences.

The delegation included Mohammad Lateef Wani, Muzaffar Hamad Bhat, Shabir Ahmad Khanday, Ghulam Ahmad Baba, Mohammad Shafi Rah, Tariq Ahmad Bhat, Manzoor Ahmad Sofi and Mohammad Ramzan Sheikh, among others, who were present on the occasion.

Zildar Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, along with Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), City Sub-Division I&FC Sonwar, also visited the family and offered heartfelt sympathies and special prayers (dua) for the departed soul.Among others from the Irrigation & Flood Control Department, Srinagar, who participated in the condolence visit were Aijaz Ahmad, Nisaar Ahmad Sheikh, Ghulam Hassan, Mohammad Yousuf, Insha, Saba, Fayaz Ahmad Hadpoora, Abdul Majeed Bhat and many other staff members.

The Mechanical Irrigation & Flood Control Employees Federation (MI&FCEF) stands united with Shabir Ahmad Kuloo and his family in this hour of grief. May Almighty Allah (SWT) grant the departed soul the highest place in Jannat-ul-Firdous and give the family the strength and patience to bear this irreparable loss.

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.

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