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  • Waqf Board is tirelessly working as per the constitutional mandate to add glory to our spiritual centres: Darakhshan 

KHIRAM: Chairperson of Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today inaugurated the Plate Girder Foot Bridge & Ladies Sabaat at Aasari Sharief Khiram in South Kashmir. She was accompanied by Executive Magistrate of Waqf Board Ishtiyaq Mohiuddin and the Executive Engineer of the Board Qazi Mushtaq. Work on both projects started a few months ago and was completed within the planned time frame.

Dr Andrabi got rousing reception by the local population on her arrival at the Aasari Sharif. Later speaking to the gathering, Waqf Chairperson said that after taking over of this shrine by the Board a couple of years ago, huge transformation has occured here and many development projects have been dedicated to the people within this short period.

"Overcoming multiple challenges, including the hindrances from fringes, Waqf Board undertook more than half a dozen very important projects and completed them within few months here at this holy revered shrine. Today's works are also very significant and we are happy to dedicate these works to public during Milad celebrations", said Dr Darakhshan. Local public representatives hailed Andrabi's commitment of upgrading and transforming the spiritual centres in J&K.

"We are committed to work without a break. We don't sell slogans. We don't mislead by exploit people on hollow promises. We mean business. We have been mandated constitutionally to serve the places of our spiritual importance and we are on the path of fulfilling the trust entrusted on us by the Constitution ", said Dr Andrabi.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here