JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here on Wednesday released a book titled "Hearts and Heroes: Lives that Shaped Us", a poetic narrative on famous personalities authored by Kulbhushan Kumar, JKAS officer presently posted as Director Finance in Disaster Management Relief & Rehabilitation Department. The event was attended by colleagues and friends of the author at a brief function held at Civil Secretariat Jammu.

Hearts and Heroes is a collection of poems that pays tribute to visionaries, leaders, and unsung heroes whose lives have left an indelible mark on humanity. The book emphasizes power of love, kindness, and determination, drawing inspiration from global icons described in the poems on eminent personalities.

In his comments, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah praised the author for his literary pursuits while balancing his demanding role as a civil servant. The author hails from the village Birnoo in Jammu and Kashmir and his book 'Hearts and Heroes' has been published by Authors press.

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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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