SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq has paid glorious tribute to the great reformer & spiritual leader and one of the most revered saints of Kashmir, Sultan-ul-Aarifeen Sheikh Hamzah Makhdoom Kashmiri (RA) for his invaluable religious, dawah and reformative services in Valley.

Paying rich tribute to Hazrat Makhdoom Sahib (RA), Mirwaiz described him as a great saint of the Kashmir Valley, a God-fearing dervish and a great reformer.Hazrat Makhdoom Sahib (RA) dedicated his entire life to purifying the souls of the Muslims of Kashmir and bringing about a spiritual revolution in the region, he said.

Mirwaiz said that the ā€œWali-e-Kaamilā€ in his blessed era played a key and fundamental role in spreading the message of Islamic teachings, humanity, nobility, morality, friendship and compassion and in establishing a righteous and just society

This is the reason that despite the passing of centuries, the glorious and enlightening deeds of Hazrat Makhdoom (RA) have never been forgotten; in fact, their importance is becoming more and more sustainable, stable and strong with the passage of time, it said.Mirwaiz urged the Muslims to pledge to dedicate themselves to spreading the message of philanthropy and social service by following the teachings, biography, character and instructions of Hazrat Hamzah Makhdoom (RA).

He called on them to commit themselves to counter the rapidly spreading social evils on the land of the saints, scholars, mystics and the pious, and to contribute to establishing a better society based on welfare and mutual cooperation.

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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