SRINAGAR: The Employees Joint Action Committee (EJAC) Vice President & Chairman Mechanical Irrigation & Flood Controller Employees Federation MI&FCEF, Farooq Ahmad Khan, has expressed profound grief over the passing of Former Chief Engineer of PHE Department Ghulam Rasool Zargar, who breathed his last after a brief illness at Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, New Delhi.He was a resident of Gojwara, Srinagar, and shifted to Hyderpora Ibrahim Colony, House No. 46, Lane 3, the late Ghulam Rasool Zargar was a dedicated officer who also served as a consultant to the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India.

His contributions to the engineering sector and public service were widely recognized and appreciated.In a condolence message, Farooq Ahmad Khan stated "The passing of Ghulam Rasool Zargar is a great loss to the engineering fraternity and society at large. He was a man of integrity and professionalism who dedicated his life to public service. His contributions will be remembered for years to come.

On behalf of EJAC and MIEF, I extend my deepest sympathies to the bereaved family in this hour of grief. May the Almighty grant him the highest place in Jannah and give strength to the family to bear this irreparable loss."A delegation led by Farooq Ahmad Khan visited the bereaved family at Hyderpora Ibrahim Colony to offer condolences. The delegation included: Farooq Shalmari (General Secretary), Bilal Ahmad Bhat (District President Srinagar),  Farooq Ahmad Malik (Chief Spokesperson), Naseer Ahmad Nahvi (District President Ganderbal), Shabir Ahmad Khan (Press Secretary), Manzoor Ahmad Sheikh (Coordinator) Etc.Among the grieving family members are Tanzeel Rasool Zargar (Son), Zahoor Ahmad Zargar (Former Chief Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Department), Rafiq Ahmad Zargar (Former SE) and Farooq Ahmad Balla (Brother-in-law).The family sources have informed that Fateh Khawani will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at their ancestral graveyard near Islamia College, Srinagar.The entire EJAC and MIEF leadership stand in solidarity with the bereaved family during this difficult time.

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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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