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

JAMMU: Union External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar on Saturday wrote back to the National Convenor of the J&K Students Association, Nasir Khuehami, expressing his gratitude for acknowledging the Government of India’s efforts in repatriating 3,500 Kashmiri students from violence-hit Bangladesh. This response follows the J&K Students Association's efforts last month when they raised the issue of 3,500 Kashmiri students studying in Bangladesh.  

The association had written to the External Affairs Minister, demanding their return to India, as families back home were worried, anxious, and scared due to the ongoing violence in Bangladesh. The timely and coordinated efforts of the MEA, along with Dr Jaishankar's personal intervention, ensured that almost all 3,500 Kashmiri students safely returned to India and reached their native places. The prompt assistance provided by the MEA brought immense relief to the anxious and frightened families in Kashmir and was hailed and appreciated by the J&K Students Association.

In his letter, Dr Jaishankar informed Khuehami that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in close coordination with the High Commissioner in Dhaka and other Indian diplomatic missions in Bangladesh, acted swiftly and worked diligently with local authorities to ensure the safe and secure return of all stranded Indian students, including those from Kashmir.Dr. Jaishankar emphasized that the well-being of the Indian diaspora, including Kashmiri students, is a top priority for the Government of India. "The government remains committed to extending all possible assistance to its nationals, wherever they may be," the Minister affirmed. 

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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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