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

SRINAGAR: Today a magnificent and most prestigious programme was held in Tagore Hall in which renowned spiritual personalities, religious scholars, Literary luminaries participated. Khwaja Farooq Renzushah chaired the conference based on mutual unity and communal harmony symbol of our great civilization. He said that personalities like Sultana Kota Rani, Sheikh ul Aalam and Lal Daed stood steadfast on Renaissance and communal unity and the entire world followed them.

On this occasion special discussions were made on the prestigious research books titled, "sultana kota Rani", "Tosamaidan spiritual abode" by Gulshan Sahib, Taswwauf Naatiya book by Abdul Ahad of Seelu, "Ash Aar Samar bar” by Manzoor Damdar, " Mohideen Ibn e Arabi by Dr. Tawseef, and other Tasawwuf books. Last year on the same Sultana Kota Rani foundation day 25 March 111 books were released by Kashmir society.

Mirwaiz Mian Mufti Adil Noorani while speaking on the occasion said that the nudity and vulgarity of Gulmarg never suited in Kashmir during Holy Ramzan therefore Tahreek Tasawwuf work hard to inculcate spirit of morality, purity and unity to be symbol of Kashmir. He said Alcohol is the mother of vulgarity and not acceptable by any faith including Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism in J&K state. He appreciated Khwaja Farooq Renzushah for conducting research in Michigan U.S.A on ancient civilization of Kashmir who shaped our Kashmir society as a united embodiment of all faiths based on human love.

He said in Kashmir Hazrat Bulbul Shah and Shah Hamdan Gifted Kashmir with high ideology of Tasawwuf but radical Anti Tasawwuf forces have destroyed it for their own vested interests. He said today’s jam-packed spiritual function in Tagore Hall has played a great role to wipe out black mud sprinkled on face of Kashmir after the Gulmarg episode. With the huge participation of the new generation in this Tasawwuf conference. Mr. Anayat Gul Authority on Sheikh ul Aalam spiritual literature while reviewing Books of Renzushah, Manzoor Damdar and Mufti Mian Adil Noorani Mirwaiz, highlighted features of these valuable books.

On this occasion the contribution of Manzoor Damdaar, Maryum Duha president Dukhtaraan e Tasawuf, Sameer Azam chairman Koshur Daastan, Muzafer Sahib Chairman Hanafi school Tosamaidaan was acclaimed in the magnificent conference. The Management of Crescent school, new carrier convent school, Casset School Karan Nagar, Moti Lal Saqi college were awarded for extraordinary performance of their students by delivering speeches and Nawaats on the occasion. The contribution of Jenab Rauf Malik sahib, Deeba Ji, and   staff of Casset school was highly praised.

The holy Shah Hamdaan shrine was represented by General secretary Muzafar Hamdani while Jenab Mufti Qasmi sahib represented Sadaat e Geelania. Jenab Farooq Salmani, Mahjabeen Gousia represented Sufi cultural Society, Aali shah represented Ikhlas Tasawwuf foundation while Iconic Nawatiya Sufi singer Parveen Azaad represented Niswan e Tasawuf excellence. Mr. Mohammad sultan sahib of Malru, Jenab Abdullah Batwari representing Batwari Taswwuf Gharana, Zubaida Ali Khatoon represented Srinagar Ganderbal Tasawwuf axis along Jenab Aziz sahib. Arshad Majid Butt Ex General Manager SC/ST/Tribal development, Jenab Mehraj ud Deen sahib, Jenab Shuja Sharjeel Sahib of Aljawad and his talented team, enriched the programme. Mahak Masoodi of Raj Bagh shared mystic experiences of Shrines of Ajara.

Scholars, educationists, Ulma’s and prestigious Speakers from morning to evening enlightened the jam-packed Tagore Hall Auditorium with research based experiences on Tasawwuf since it came to Kashmir from time of Hazrat Bulbulshah joined after 70 years by Hazrat Shah Hamdaan. Khawaja Farooq Renzushah and Mirwaiz Miayan Jenab Adil Noorani at conclusion distributed award certificates and complimented.

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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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