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October 2026

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Dr Andrabi addresses ASLUK AALAV, social transformation event series at Sopore

SOPORE: Asluk Aalav (The call for the Truth) public discourse series reaches apple town Sopore today. Today's event was organised by Jammu & Kashmir Development Foundation. Chairperson of Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi participated as the Chief Guest.

The eminent personsalities who participated in the event included BJP General Secretary Organization Ashok Koul, Bilal Parray, Molvi Waseem Ahmad, Maulana Agha Abbas Rizvi, Advocate Tabassum Rehman, mediapersonality Sahil Muzaffar, Dr Nazrul Islam, Dr Farida, Raja Waqar and others. Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi addressed the gathering and said that this holy land of spirituality has been attacked first by the gun which killed innocents for decades and then by the drugs which is silently killing our youth. "Drugs are as dangerous as the guns for the society.

We supported the government in curbing the terrorism, now we have to support the government in eliminating drug menace from J&K", said Dr Andrabi. She thanked the Asluk Aalav organisers for continuously organising events throughput the valley for social transformation covering discources about environmental awareness, swadeshi promotion and reinculcaling moral values among the youth in the society. Dr Andrabi thanked the think-tank especially Ashok Koul Ji for inspiring this program series.

"Responsible people of the society from all walks of life have to significantly and actively contribute for the social change so that our youth get a conducive positive environment required for their growth and development. Moral impurities injucted into this society as a ploy against us by our enemies are like diseases which we have to cure on priority", said Andrabi. She hailed the mega initiative of Drug Free Jammu & Kashmir by the Lieutenant Governor and said that the huge public support to this campaign has build a very positive environmental in whole of the Union Territory.

October 2026

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

I will always remember Dr. Priya Ranjan not only as the Chairman of JK Monitor, but as a mentor, guide and elder brother whose kindness profoundly shaped my life and work. Write a tribute at In Loving Memory · Dr. Priya Ranjan

When he appointed me Editor-in-Chief of JK Monitor, he never treated me as an employee, but as a younger brother, offering warmth, trust, respect and invaluable guidance. I will always be grateful for his faith in me, his encouragement and the lessons he shared.

Dr. Ranjan was a rare and noble soul—humble, compassionate, intellectually brilliant and always willing to help others. A visionary thinker, he believed in using knowledge and abilities to make a meaningful difference. His influence lives on through the people he guided, the work he inspired and the countless lives he touched.

For me, he will always be the elder brother who believed in me and guided me with affection. I will cherish his kindness and lessons forever. May his soul rest in eternal peace. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

(Ajmer Alam Wani)

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