In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Says, Indian Embassy remains in constant touch with students; more students expected to return in the coming days

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Saturday stated that over three dozen Kashmiri students have safely returned to India from Iran. The Association said that the students travelled on two commercial flights operating from Iran. One group travelled via a connecting flight from Shiraz to Sharjah and onward to Delhi, while another flight operated directly from Tehran to Delhi.

Officials of the Indian Embassy in Tehran facilitated the students’ movement to the airports and ensured their safety and security throughout the process.National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, said, ā€œAll students travelled at their own expense, and a significant number of pilgrims were also on board these two flights. The students have reached India safely and have since returned to their native places.

Many more students are expected to arrive from today onwards, as they have booked commercial flights.ā€He further stated that officials at the Indian Embassy in Tehran have informed JKSA that the Government of India’s formal evacuation operations are still on hold. ā€œThe Embassy is in direct contact with the students and will personally inform them through official channels if evacuation becomes necessary,ā€ he added.

Khuehami said that JKSA is maintaining constant communication and coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Indian Embassy in Tehran, which are closely coordinating with the Iranian authorities. He added that all students who remain in Iran are safe, secure, and stable, and that the situation on the ground is gradually stabilising.He further noted that family members expressed relief and appreciation to the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian Embassy officials upon the students’ arrival.

ā€œThe families conveyed their trust in the Government of India and the MEA, and expressed gratitude for the timely efforts taken to ensure the safety of their children during a difficult period,ā€ Khuehami said.The Association welcomed the safe return of the students and said the development has brought much-needed relief to anxious families across Jammu and Kashmir, adding that many students studying in different parts of Iran are expected to arrive from today onwards after booking commercial flights.  

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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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