• DC, SSP join devotees in peaceful processions; scholars emphasize Islamic teachings of peace, brotherhood

POONCH: Eid Milad-un-Nabi was observed with great religious fervor across district Poonch today. Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma; Senior Superintendent of Police, Shafaket Hussain Bhatt; ADDC Pankaj Magotra, ADC Tahir Mustafa Malik; ASP Mohan Lal, Tehsildar Haveli Azhar Majid; ARTO, Basharat Mehmood along with other district and police officers joined the grand procession and extended greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion.

Thousands of devotees chanting Islamic slogans participated in religious processions taken out at various places in the district. The main procession in Poonch town started from Jamia Masjid and passed through the main market, Parade Chowk, Nakhawali Road before culminating at Eidgah, where a large gathering offered prayers.

Similar processions were also held at Mendhar, Mandi and Surankote, where religious preachers and scholars addressed the gatherings, highlighting the noble teachings of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). They emphasized that Islam stands for peace, brotherhood and harmony, calling upon people to uphold unity and strengthen communal amity beyond barriers of caste, creed, religion or 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.

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