SRINAGAR: Awami Action Commitee and its Chairman Mirwaiz Umar  Farooq, expressed deep sorrow over passing of a member of the Darabu family, Khwaja Ghulam Mustafa Darabu, son of the late Ghulam Muhammad Darabu, of Rambagh, Srinagar. The deceased was the maternal uncle of Advocate Bashir Ahmad Pandit, senior leader and a close associate of the organization and Mirwaiz family.Mirwaiz Umar Farooq paid tribute to the late Darabu, describing him as a highly courteous and sociable individual.

He extended his condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family and offered special prayers for the departed soulMirwaiz Umar Farooq also expressed deep grief over the demise of renowned Kashmiri journalist and former Zee News Bureau Chief, Naseer Ahmad Wani. He paid tribute to the late journalist’s contributions to the field of journalism, acknowledging that Naseer Ahmad was a dedicated professional who strived to uphold the principles of his profession throughout his life.

Meanwhile, on the instructions of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a high-level delegation comprising Haji Altaf Ahmad Bhat, Mushtaq Ahmad Sofi, Advocate Yasir Ahmad Dalal,Pir Ghulam Nabi, and Muhammad Yousuf Bhat visited Rambagh and Qamarabad Bemina. They attended the collective prayer gatherings for the deceased and conveyed Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s message of condolence and sympathy to the bereaved families.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here