RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting in his office chamber to review the progress of door-to-door National Manuscript Survey under the Gyan Bharatam initiative of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak; Assistant Commissioner Development Sheraz Ahmed; Tehsildar Headquarters Reejuta Mahajan; besides Coordinator, Cluster Centre Gyan Bharatam J&K, Department of Persian, University of Kashmir Prof. Dr. Jahangir Iqbal Tantray, BDOs and  Surveyors participated through virtual mode.

 The DC highlighted the importance of maintaining close coordination   among the stakeholder departments for the effective implementation of the initiative. He directed the concerned officers to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks with utmost accuracy and accountability. He also briefed officers about the role and responsibilities of their respective departments and the staff deployed for the survey.

Later, Prof. Dr. Jahangir Iqbal Tantray, Coordinator, Cluster Centre Gyan Bharatam J&K, Department of Persian, University of Kashmir, conducted an online session. He sensitized participants on the technical aspects of the door-to-door survey, operationalization of the Gyan Bharatam web portal and other key components of the National Manuscript Survey. He also encouraged all the participants for dedicated efforts to preserve and document the rich manuscript heritage of the region.

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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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