In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • The poetry of Wahab Khar is the significant spiritual treatise of Kashmir: Dr Satish Vimal

PAMPORE: The complete poetry anthology “Bayaz-e-Wahab Khar”, based on the works of renowned Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet Wahab Kar was formally unveiled on Sunday during a special ceremony held at Wahab Khar Hall, Shar Shali area of Pampore Tehsil.

The event was presided over by noted intellectual and writer Dr. Satish Vimal and was attended by prominent poets, writers, scholars, intellectuals, religious scholars and people from various walks of life. Among those present were Mushtaque Barq (The Chief Editor of the anthology), writer and critic Dr. Ghulam Nabi Haleem, editor Fayaz Arif, Professor Javaid Ahmad Dar, famed musician Krishan Ji Langu and Advocate Ashiq Hussain, besides several other prominent personalities.

A special musical programme was also organised during the event, in which eminent folk artists presented Sufi compositions, including selected verses of Wahab Sahib Khar. The soulful performances added to the spiritual and literary ambience of the gathering.

In his presidential address Dr Satish Vimal said that this is a well researched anthology of Wahab Khar comprising of all authenticated poetic compositions of the spiritual bard with corrected text after years of research work by a team of experts headed by Mushtaque Barq.

““The poetry of Wahab Khar is the significant spiritual treatise of Kashmir. The work done by Idara-e-Auqaf Wahab Khar shrine is praiseworthy. Sheikh Waseem of Kitab Mahal has added to the quality of the publication. It is hoped that the translations of Wahab Khar’s selected compositions is done for wider readership in near future”, said Dr Satish Vimal.

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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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