In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Waqf Chairperson chairs Meraj-e-Aalam preparedness review meeting with the administration

SRINAGAR: Continuing the developmental journey of the Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board, Chairperson, Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today dedicated new infrastructural works to the public at the famous shrine of Peer Dastgir Sahib in Khanyar Srinagar. The event was held within the campus of the holy shrine, where Dr Andrabi inaugurated multiple works including the Administrative Block, Imam Residential Quarters and the Open Ablution Facility. Waqf Board Member Syed Mohammad Hussain accompanied Dr Andrabi.

While addressing the inauguration event, the Waqf Board Chairperson said that multiple developmental works have been undertaken by the Board at this famous shrine during the past three years of transformation and accountability. “After freeing the management of our shrines from political manipulation, the era of development started throughout J&K. People are witness to the utilization of the Waqf resources for construction, development and up-gradation in all sectors of the Board. Our shrines have now become the places of utmost beauty with all required facilities for the visitors”, said Dr Darakhshan.

She said that a clear vision of transforming the Board by freeing the management from all parochial motives and by adopting proper lawful mechanisms and introduction of accountability and transparency has fetched these results. “Today Jammu Kashmir Waqf Board is synonymous with vision & development. Team J&K Waqf is working 24x7 to boost the facilities at all spiritual centers under its control throughout the Union Territory”, said Darakhshan. Executive Magistrate Ishtiyaq Mohiuddin & Executive Engineer Qazi Mushtaq Ahmad and others were also present.

 Later Dr Darakhshan chaired the Meraj-e-Aalam preparedness review meeting with the representatives of the administration. The Waqf Chairperson emphasized on the need for coordinated efforts to facilitate the people during the festival. A roadmap for effective services was chalked out during the meeting. Speaking on the occasion Dr Andrabi said that Waqf Board is prepared to provide all required facilities to the people and will work in harmony and coordination with all the departments to ensure satisfactory arrangements for the devotees at all major ziyarats.

It was attended by SP Hazratbal Hilal Ahmad, SDM Zubair Ahmad, DySP Traffic Mehmoob-ul-Haq, DySP Hazratbal Showkat Ahmad Beig, General Manager SRTC, Executive Engineer Water Works Aijaz Rafiq, BMO Dr Majid, AEE PDD Masroor Hussain, Sanitation Officer SMC Mudasir Banday and officers and officials from other departments participated in the meeting.

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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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