• Condoles deaths in Pandthrethan asphyxiation and Kishtwar road accident; urges precaution during winter months

SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has expressed profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences over the tragic death of five members of a family in Pandthrethan due to asphyxiation. He said it is deeply distressing that such incidents continue to occur in Kashmir, with lives being lost unnecessarily during the harsh winter months.Mirwaiz emphasized the importance of people taking all necessary precautions to ensure their safety, particularly during the use of heating appliances.

“Every day, we hear of lives lost in similar tragedies. This winter alone, many precious lives have been lost. It is imperative that we collectively work to prevent such incidents by creating awareness and ensuring safety measures are followed,” he said.Mirwaiz also expressed his deep regret over the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in Kishtwar. Our hearts go out to all those who have lost loved ones in these unfortunate incidents. May Allah grant the deceased Jannat-ul-Firdous and bestow patience upon their families in this difficult time,” he added.

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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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